Archives of physical medicine and rehabilitation
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Arch Phys Med Rehabil · Jul 1988
ReviewFibrositis, fibromyalgia, and musculoskeletal disease: the current status of the fibrositis syndrome.
Fibrositis (fibromyalgia) is a common disorder, but is often not considered or diagnosed by clinicians. It is characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain and aching, disturbed sleep, fatigue, morning stiffness, and local tenderness. ⋯ Fibrositis occurs in a "primary" form, but most commonly in association with other rheumatic diseases where it is a concomitant condition. The designation "myofascial pain syndrome" has replaced older concepts of localized fibrositis, and is considered a separate entity.