Societal Costs of Firbomyalgia
Fibromyalgia is a disorder classified by the presence of chronic widespread pain, often accompanied by fatigue. Have you ever wondered what fibromyalgia costs society and sufferers? Researchers at Ghent University in Belgium did and what they found is alarming! Costs before diagnosis were compared to later costs, assuming the diagnosis had never been made. Failure to diagnose true cases of fibromyalgia increases costs in excess doctor visits, investigations, and prescriptions.
