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Title: Targeting fibromyalgia pain: Brain-spinal cord and peripheral contributions.
Authors: Littlejohn G.O.;Guymer E.K. ;Franklyn K.L.
Institution: (Franklyn, Guymer, Littlejohn) Department of Rheumatology, Monash Medical Centre, 246 Clayton Road, Clayton, VIC 3168, Australia (Guymer, Littlejohn) Department of Medicine, Monash Medical Centre, 246 Clayton Road, Clayton, VIC 3168, Australia
Issue Date: 7-Oct-2012
Copyright year: 2011
Publisher: Future Medicine Ltd. (2nd Albert Place, Finchley Central, London N3 1QB, United Kingdom)
Place of publication: United Kingdom
Publication information: International Journal of Clinical Rheumatology. 6 (4) (pp 463-474), 2011. Date of Publication: August 2011.
Abstract: Fibromyalgia (FM) is a complex chronic pain syndrome with a well-defined clinical phenotype that results from disordered central pain-related mechanisms. The etiology is multifaceted with links to genetic factors, personality, psychological distress, environmental triggers and peripheral musculoskeletal function. Central brain and spinal cord 'top-down mechanisms dominate the pathophysiology of FM. We review the disordered pain-related neurological processes that are present in FM and discuss treatments that target these relevant mechanisms. © 2011 Future Medicine Ltd.
DOI: http://monash.idm.oclc.org/login?url=http://dx.doi.org/10.2217/ijr.11.41
ISSN: 1758-4272
URI: https://repository.monashhealth.org/monashhealthjspui/handle/1/30274
Type: Review
Type of Clinical Study or Trial: Review article (e.g. literature review, narrative review)
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