Chronic pain in patients with fibromyalgia

• DOI: 10.55742/kkml3596
• Publication Date: 2023-02-04T22:10:21Z
• Authors: Anastasia Kotsi; Nafsika Skoklidou; Paraskevi Bilika; Stefania Argyrou; Eleni Kapreli
• Keywords: Central Sensitization

The epidemiology of fibromyalgiaindicates that 4% the American population suffers from it. main symptom fibromyalgia is widespread chronic pain, which accompanied by other symptoms, such as tenderness in muscles, tendons and joints, sleep disorders fatigue. This study investigated fibromyalgia, analyzing mechanism provokes it how itcan be alleviated. pathophysiology pain dependent on biophysiological factors, while recent studies have shown central sensitization maybeone mechanisms provoking pain. Psychological social factors are also responsible for persistence A promising approachin managementis cognitive behavioral therapy. In conclusion, patients who suffer can limit appearance symptoms following a therapeutic protocolaimed to enhance their quality life. keywords : assessment, treatment