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Fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) is characterized by chronic widespread pain, multiple tender points, abnormal pain processing, sleep disturbances, profound fatigue, and psychological distress.1 It is recognized as one of the most common chronic widespread pain syndromes, affecting approximately 2% of the U.S. population.2 The presence of fibromyalgia is seven times more common in women than in men.2 This mysterious condition has a history of controversy, with some people questioning whether it is a disease at all. Fibromyalgia draws skepticism for reasons including lack of a known cause, lack of tests to confirm the diagnosis, and an overlap of symptoms with other conditions such as chronic fatigue syndrome and other pain disorders. http://www.uspharmacist.com/content/d/feature/i/833/c/15684/