Fibromyalgia Syndrome by nfra.net

Fibromyalgia is a distinctive syndrome which can be diagnosed with clinical precision. It may occur in the absence (primary fibromyalgia) or presence of other conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis or systemic lupus erythematosus (concomitant fibromyalgia). It is rarely secondary to another disease, in the sense that alleviation of the associated disease also cures the fibromyalgia. It may be confidently diagnosed in patients with widespread musculo-skeletal pain and multiple tender points.

Recently more and more information concerning the central nervous system and its connection to fibromyalgia syndrome and chronic fatigue syndrome has been emerging. Several national television news programs have highlighted these conditions.