Revised recommendations for the management of fibromyalgia have been published by a multinational EULAR working group. Applying these guidelines to clinical practice will require good clinical judgement and flexibility.
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Bennett, R. Shining a light on fibromyalgia treatment. Nat Rev Rheumatol 12, 568–569 (2016). https://doi.org/10.1038/nrrheum.2016.149
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