Solving the Riddle of Fibromyalgia: An Evidence-Based Practice Protocol for the Advanced Practice Nurse

Fibromyalgia is one of the most challenging issues in the primary care setting today. The purpose of this article is to provide the health care provider with an evidence-based practice protocol. This includes up-to-date information about the possible etiologies of fibromyalgia, tools to assist diagnosis, and evidence-based recommendations for treatment and evaluation. Educated practitioners can help patients self-regulate this chronic and often debilitating disease.