The prevalence and characteristics of fibromyalgia in the general population

19952,417 citationsJournal Article

Authors

K. A. Ross · Arthritis and Rheumatology Clinics of Kansas

Janice Anderson · Arthritis and Rheumatology Clinics of Kansas

I. Jon Russell · The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio

Liesi E. Hebert · Presbyterian St. Luke's Medical Center

Abstract

Fibromyalgia is common in the population, and occurs often in older persons. Characteristic features of fibromyalgia--pain threshold and symptoms--are similar in community and clinic populations, but overall severity, pain, and functional disability are more severe in the clinic population.

Topics & Keywords

Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Research Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Arthritis & Rheumatism

Volume 38, Issue 1, pp. 19-28

DOI: 10.1002/art.1780380104

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