is a clinical syndrome characterized by chronic widespread pain, prominent physical and psychological impairment including anxiety and depression. 1-3 After osteoarthritis, FM is the second most common "rheumatic" disorder with a prevalence among the general population within the 2%-8% range. 4,5 The pathogenesis and pathophysiology of FM are multifactorial and not understood in detail yet. They are reflected in the variety and complexity of symptoms experienced by fibromyalgia patients. The consistent feature is altered pain processing based on central and peripheral nervous system influences. 6,7
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