Does fibrositis exist? A survey of family practitioners.
Fibrositis has been a controversial diagnosis in recent decades. It was very popular earlier in this century, before it feel into disrepute. Recently, many articles have been published that describe fibrositis. A simple survey of 88 family practitioners which achieved a response rate of 78% showed that 94% of respondents believe that fibrositis exists, and that 50% of respondents have in their practice between one and 10 patients who have or have had fibrositis. Respondents listed a sampling of diagnostic criteria and treatment modalities used for this condition.
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