FIBROMYALGIA: PERSPECTIVE OF PATIENTS, MEDICAL STUDENTS AND PROFESSIONALS

Abstract

Beena Vasanthy

Fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) had raised controversy including its existence. From early twentieth century, it was established as a disease, causing disability, where there are symptoms without signs, biomarkers or investigational abnormalities. It is common in all ethnic groups across countries. A considerable fraction of outpatients are FMS patients. So, this study was planned to assess the awareness of this clinical entity among medical professionals at different levels.

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