Fibromyalgia Stumps Doctors

Physicians are often slow to diagnose fibromyalgia, and multiple reasons may account for the delay, new data suggest. The results, from a survey that polled 1,622 physicians in eight countries as well as 800 patients with a confirmed diagnosis of fibromyalgia, also show that the condition has significant economic consequences. In short, fibromyalgia can lead to job absenteeism, job dismissal, and loss of income.

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Filed under: Pain / Anesthetics on June 30th, 2008