Fibromyalgia, long debated for its existence, continues to challenge clinicians due to its heterogeneous presentation. A 5-year prospective study from a government hospital in Northeast India screened 6,784 neurology patients, of whom 13.9% (n=942) met the ACR 2016 criteria for fibromyalgia. Strikingly, 90.9% were women, with homemakers and those engaged in physically demanding jobs most affected. Interventions such as cognitive behavioral therapy (59.9%) and NSAIDs (53.8%) led to a reported 88.9% improvement at 6 months.
These findings highlight fibromyalgia as a significant and under-recognized burden in neurology and primary care settings. To explore the full study and understand its implications for your practice, click here to read the journal article. How often do you suspect fibromyalgia in your outpatient practice, and what diagnostic strategies help you avoid over- or…
