Fibromyalgia

Comparison of Diagnostic Criteria for Fibromyalgia Syndrome
Winfried Häuser, MD

The original fibromyalgia classification criteria from the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) require the presence of chronic widespread pain for at least 3 months duration and pain at ≥11 of 18 tender points in response to digital palpation. Since their introduction, these criteria have often been considered the de facto “gold standard” for the diagnosis of fibromyalgia not only for research but also in the clinic.
Fibromyalgia: Is This a Brain Problem?
Sean C. Mackey, MD, PhD
The Effects of Pregabalin on Sleep Disturbance Symptoms Among Individuals with Fibromyalgia Syndrome
I. Jon Russell, MD, PhD

In addition to pain, patients with fibromyalgia often report sleep disturbances. Studies have shown that abnormal sleep patterns in fibromyalgia are characterized by delayed onset, decreased efficiency, and reduced slow wave and rapid eye movement sleep
Peripheral Nerve Stimulation: What Are the Current Indications and Which Patients Are Candidates?
Konstantin V. Slavin, MD

Peripheral nerve stimulation is a neuromodulation technique in which electrical current is applied to peripheral nerves to treat various neuropathic pain conditions.

Jeffrey A. Gudin 2011 Oct 03.

Steven P. Stanos 2010 Apr 19.

David M. Kaufman 2011 Oct 03.

How2Torial™ - Best Practices in Fibromyalgia: Multimodal Therapeutic Strategies

Charles E. Argoff 2011 Jul 13.

How2Torial™ - Best Practices in Fibromyalgia: Individualized Assessment

Ronald J. Rapoport 2011 Jul 06.

Rehabilitation and Other Nonmedical Treatment Strategies for Fibromyalgia

George Forrest 2011 Sep 22.

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Charles E. Argoff, MD

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Charles E. Argoff, MD

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Professor of Neurology
Albany Medical College
Director, Comprehensive Pain Center
Albany Medical Center
Albany, New York

Diagnosis of fibromyalgia syndrome-a comparison of AMSS in Germany, survey, and ACR criteria

Häuser W, Hayo S, Biewer W, et al.
Clin J Pain. 2010 Jul-Aug;26(6):505-11....

Staud R, Robinson ME, Price DD.
J Pain. 2010 Feb;11(2):142-8.
We previously reported...

Napadow V, Lacount L, Park K, et al.
Arthritis Rheum. 2010 Apr 6.
OBJECTIVE:: Fibromyalgia...

Russell IJ, Crofford LJ, Leon T, et al.
Sleep Med. 2009 Jun;10(6):604-10. Epub 2009 May 1....

Paras ML, Murad MH, Chen LP, et al.
JAMA. 2009 Aug 5;302(5):550-61.
CONTEXT: Many...