06: Why Some Doctors Don't Believe in Fibromyalgia

19/05/2023 35 min
06: Why Some Doctors Don't Believe in Fibromyalgia

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Episode Synopsis

Imagine feeling like you've been hit by a train or stabbed repeatedly in the back. OUCH, right? Now what if this feeling was chronic but no one believed you? Similarly, fibromyalgia is a chronic pain condition which has long been considered a controversial diagnosis. In this episode, we'll discuss what it is, why it's often dismissed or misdiagnosed and how cutting-edge research is contributing to improved clinical care for this debilitating condition.

Authors: Shima Hassanpour, Elena Koning, Eve Racette

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