Meyer, Helgard Pieter2008-01-172008-01-172006-04Meyer, HP 2006, 'Fibromyalgia syndrome: current concepts', South African Family Practice, vol. 48, no. 3, pp. 20-28. [http://www.safpj.co.za]1726-426Xhttp://hdl.handle.net/2263/4237Fibromyalgia (FM) is a recognised chronic pain syndrome that is diagnosed without any special investigations.This syndrome constitutes widespread pain in a specific distribution, for a specific period of time, as well as tenderness over at least 11 out of 18 clearly defined tender points. This syndrome is a common cause of other conditions commonly encountered in general practice and this article provides a practical and clinical approach to diagnosis and treatment.584015 bytesapplication/pdfenMedpharm PublishersChronic pain syndromeDiagnosisTreatmentTherapyMusculoskeletal painGeneral practiceFamily practiceFibromyalgia syndrome (FMS)PainMusculoskeletal system -- Abnormalities -- TreatmentArticle