FIBROMYALGIA Fibromyalgia (FM) is an increasingly recognized chronic pain condition which is characterized by widespread musculoskeletal aches, pain and stiffness, soft tissue tenderness, general fatigue and sleep disturbances.  The most common sites of pain include the neck, back, shoulders, pelvic girdle and hands, but any body part can be involved.  Fibromyalgia patients experience a range of symptoms of varying intensities that wax and wane over time. Although a higher percentage of women are affected, it does strike men, women and children of all ages and races.  Because of its debilitating nature, Fibromyalgia has a serious impact on patients' family, friends, and employers, as well as society at large. This disease is characterized by the presence of multiple tender points and a constellation of symptoms including: -Pain -Tiredness -Headaches -Anxiety -Depression -Problems with the digestive system, especially difficulty swallowing, recurrent abdominal pain, or diarrhea. The treatment is mostly conservative and consists of behavioral and dietary modifications (including smoking cessation), aerobic physical therapy and targeted, limited pharmacological regimens mostly aimed at improving the deep sleep cycle.