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Fibromyalgia: Creating a Patient-Centered Diagnostic and Therapeutic Roadmap

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Presentation and Diagnosis of Fibromyalgia

Larry Culpepper, MD, MPH

Widespread pain is the hallmark symptom of fibromyalgia, but because of the complex presentation of the disorder, clinicians need to be persistent in assessing chronic pain to make the correct diagnosis. In this activity, learn about the new diagnostic criteria for fibromyalgia and review co-occurring symptoms and conditions and standardized assessment scales that can help in the differential diagnosis of fibromyalgia.

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Management of Fibromyalgia in Primary Care

Larry Culpepper, MD, MPH

Treating fibromyalgia can be difficult and time-consuming, but taking several key steps can increase the effectiveness and efficiency of your practice in treating these patients. Read this activity to learn about organizational strategies, pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic treatments, and tools to measure symptomatic improvement for your patients with fibromyalgia.

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A Roadmap for the Management of Fibromyalgia

Larry Culpepper, MD, MPH

Self-management is key to a successful treatment plan for your patients with fibromyalgia. Read this Psychlopedia activity to learn about ways to help patients set realistic goals and then develop treatment strategies to accomplish those goals.

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Larry Culpepper, MD, MPH
Boston University School of Medicine, Boston Medical Center, Boston, Massachusetts