Fibromyalgia is the condition which brings a chronic pain, sleep disturbance, and fatigue to a patient. The disorder defines no boundaries of age, as it similarly affects adults and adolescents. Interestingly the pathophysiology of Fibromyalgia in both adults and adolescents is still unknown.
However, it is believed to have links with abnormalities in central nervous system pain and sensory processing. This article covers the study which clears the air on use of pregabalin for adolescent patients suffering from Fibromyalgia Fibromyalgia is multi-symptomatic and consists of both neurobiological and psychosocial components, a multimodal treatment approach is advised for the treatment. Fibromyalgia in adolescents is associated with significant impairment in physical functioning, lower perceived health status, and higher health care utilisation compared with age-matched healthy peers…
