ACR Open Rheumatol March 2019 PMID 31777779

The Problematic Nature of Fibromyalgia Diagnosis in the Community.

Sachin Srinivasan, Eamon Maloney, Brynn Wright, Michael Kennedy, K James Kallail, Johannes J Rasker, Winfried Häuser, Frederick Wolfe

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Various posts express agreement with the article by citing specific findings, such as 'only one-third of patients with a physician’s diagnosis actually meet formal criteria,' and show active engagement by discussing biases and implications for patient care. The tone is serious and analytical, underscoring concern about diagnostic accuracy and its effects, which contributes to the high impact perception.

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Most discussions highlight the inconsistency between clinical diagnoses and formal criteria, indicating a moderate level of agreement with the article’s findings.

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Participants show strong interest, frequently referencing the statistical discrepancies and implications for patient diagnosis.

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The posts are detailed, with some quoting specific statistics and discussing biases, demonstrating deep engagement.

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The discussions suggest high perceived impact, emphasizing how the research exposes issues in diagnostic practices and biases in treatment.

Abstract in brief

  • The study found that there is little agreement between physician-diagnosed fibromyalgia and criteria-based diagnosis, with only about one-third of patients with physician-diagnosed fibromyalgia meeting formal criteria.
  • Many patients with fibromyalgia criteria do not have a clinical diagnosis, indicating that the diagnosis in the community is often inconsistent and subjective.
  • The research also shows that fibromyalgia diagnosis is more common in women, and treatment is frequently provided regardless of whether formal criteria are met, highlighting biases and variations in diagnosis and care.

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Derek Griffin
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"Two‐thirds of patients with a physician's diagnosis of fibromyalgia do not satisfy fibromyalgia criteria". https://t.co/6W6AAsBGri

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‘Only one‐third of MDFM satisfy fibromyalgia criteria, and only one‐third of patients who meet the criteria have a clinical diagnosis of fibromyalgia’

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March issue of ACR Open Rheumatology: The Problematic Nature of Fibromyalgia Diagnosis in the Community "Only 1/3 of [community physician diagnoses] satisfy FMS criteria, and only 1/3 of patients who meet the criteria have a clinical diagnosis..." https://t.co/pp3wMEajVW https://t.co/GAudxpWZJT

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Charlie Weingroff
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RT @DerekGriffin86: "Two‐thirds of patients with a physician's diagnosis of fibromyalgia do not satisfy fibromyalgia criteria". https://t.c…

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Dra. Maria Madariaga
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RT @DerekGriffin86: "Two‐thirds of patients with a physician's diagnosis of fibromyalgia do not satisfy fibromyalgia criteria". https://t.c…

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John Drummond
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Alain Sanchez, MD
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RT @DerekGriffin86: "Two‐thirds of patients with a physician's diagnosis of fibromyalgia do not satisfy fibromyalgia criteria". https://t.c…

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Richmond Stace - The Pain Coach
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‘Only one‐third of MDFM satisfy fibromyalgia criteria, and only one‐third of patients who meet the criteria have a clinical diagnosis of fibromyalgia’

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RT @KimLawson4: The Problematic Nature of Fibromyalgia Diagnosis in the Community - Srinivasan - 2019 - ACR Open Rheumatology - Wiley Onlin…

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Eric Christensen PT
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RT @DerekGriffin86: "Two‐thirds of patients with a physician's diagnosis of fibromyalgia do not satisfy fibromyalgia criteria". https://t.c…

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Charlie Weingroff
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RT @DerekGriffin86: "Two‐thirds of patients with a physician's diagnosis of fibromyalgia do not satisfy fibromyalgia criteria". https://t.c…

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RT @DerekGriffin86: "Two‐thirds of patients with a physician's diagnosis of fibromyalgia do not satisfy fibromyalgia criteria". https://t.c…

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Lucas Arrebola
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RT @DerekGriffin86: "Two‐thirds of patients with a physician's diagnosis of fibromyalgia do not satisfy fibromyalgia criteria". https://t.c…

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Jane Cowley Physiotherapy Ltd
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RT @DerekGriffin86: "Two‐thirds of patients with a physician's diagnosis of fibromyalgia do not satisfy fibromyalgia criteria". https://t.c…

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RT @DerekGriffin86: "Two‐thirds of patients with a physician's diagnosis of fibromyalgia do not satisfy fibromyalgia criteria". https://t.c…

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Dr. Chris Stires PT, DPT
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RT @DerekGriffin86: "Two‐thirds of patients with a physician's diagnosis of fibromyalgia do not satisfy fibromyalgia criteria". https://t.c…

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Raúl Celdrán
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RT @DerekGriffin86: "Two‐thirds of patients with a physician's diagnosis of fibromyalgia do not satisfy fibromyalgia criteria". https://t.c…

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RT @DerekGriffin86: "Two‐thirds of patients with a physician's diagnosis of fibromyalgia do not satisfy fibromyalgia criteria". https://t.c…

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Kim Lawson
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The Problematic Nature of Fibromyalgia Diagnosis in the Community - Srinivasan - 2019 - ACR Open Rheumatology - Wiley Online Library https://t.co/KBLE7IzCfb

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RT @DerekGriffin86: "Two‐thirds of patients with a physician's diagnosis of fibromyalgia do not satisfy fibromyalgia criteria". https://t.c…

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Keir Young
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RT @DerekGriffin86: "Two‐thirds of patients with a physician's diagnosis of fibromyalgia do not satisfy fibromyalgia criteria". https://t.c…

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RT @DerekGriffin86: "Two‐thirds of patients with a physician's diagnosis of fibromyalgia do not satisfy fibromyalgia criteria". https://t.c…

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Richard Pell
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RT @DerekGriffin86: "Two‐thirds of patients with a physician's diagnosis of fibromyalgia do not satisfy fibromyalgia criteria". https://t.c…

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RT @DerekGriffin86: "Two‐thirds of patients with a physician's diagnosis of fibromyalgia do not satisfy fibromyalgia criteria". https://t.c…

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RT @DerekGriffin86: "Two‐thirds of patients with a physician's diagnosis of fibromyalgia do not satisfy fibromyalgia criteria". https://t.c…

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John Ware PT, DHSc
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RT @DerekGriffin86: "Two‐thirds of patients with a physician's diagnosis of fibromyalgia do not satisfy fibromyalgia criteria". https://t.c…

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RT @DerekGriffin86: "Two‐thirds of patients with a physician's diagnosis of fibromyalgia do not satisfy fibromyalgia criteria". https://t.c…

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RT @DerekGriffin86: "Two‐thirds of patients with a physician's diagnosis of fibromyalgia do not satisfy fibromyalgia criteria". https://t.c…

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RT @DerekGriffin86: "Two‐thirds of patients with a physician's diagnosis of fibromyalgia do not satisfy fibromyalgia criteria". https://t.c…

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"Two‐thirds of patients with a physician's diagnosis of fibromyalgia do not satisfy fibromyalgia criteria". https://t.co/6W6AAsBGri

Jul 6, 2019 · 111 likes · 35 shares · 38,460 followers View post →
Susan Bernstein
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March issue of ACR Open Rheumatology: The Problematic Nature of Fibromyalgia Diagnosis in the Community "Only 1/3 of [community physician diagnoses] satisfy FMS criteria, and only 1/3 of patients who meet the criteria have a clinical diagnosis..." https://t.co/pp3wMEajVW https://t.co/GAudxpWZJT

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