References and resources
This module has been written using only published evidence. The user may wish to delve further into this difficult topic – a word of caution – there are many non-evidence based resources that are, at first glance, authoritative.
- A “clinical pearl” on fibromyalgia from the American Medical Association.Virtual Mentor. 2008. [accessed 05/6/20]
- A useful patient resource (including downloadable booklet) from Arthritis Research UK. Versus Arthritis. 2018. [accessed 05/6/20]
- Patient.co.uk patient information leaflet. Patient Info. 2018. [accessed 05/6/20]
- A one-page article published in GP magazine, written by a GP.. GP Online. 2012. [accessed 05/6/20]
- The home page of UK Fibromyalgia an extensive set of resources including a newsletter, app and a large forum UK Fibromyaliga. 2019. [accessed 05/6/20]
- Fibromyalgia Association UK – Patient and medical information Fibromyalgia Action UK. 2015. [accessed 05/6/20]
- Fibromyalgia Association UK – downloadable pack for doctors Fibromyalgia Action UK. 2015. [accessed 05/6/20]
- An interesting (albeit long) paper “The Difficulties in Developing and Implementing Fibromyalgia Guidelines” M. Reed and M. Herrmann 2012. [accessed 05/6/20]
- 2012 Canadian Guidelines for the diagnosis and management of fibromyalgia syndrome. National Canadian Guidelines. 2012. [accessed 05/6/20]
- The American College of Rheumatology brief overview of fibromyalgia for doctors and patients
- Fibromyalgia diagnostic work sheet The National Databank for Rheumatic Diseases. 2010. [accessed 05/6/20]
- Understanding Pain 5 minute video - GP Access and the Hunter Integrated Pain Service. Live Active. 2013. [accessed 05/6/20]
- NHS Wales Fibromyalgia Options Booklet 2016. ABUHB Rheumatology Occupational Therapy Service. October 2016. [accessed 05/6/20]
- Myalgic Encephalomyelitis / Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. Study PRN. 2010. [accessed 04/6/20]
- An article discussing the biological basis of fibromyalgia. US National Library of Medicine National Institutes of Health. 2018. [accessed 05/6/20]
- Restless Legs Syndrome E-module. HEIW NHS. UK. 2015. [accessed 24/7/20]
An excellent article on fibromyalgia – you will need access to the JAMA site and search on CLINICAL CROSSROADS - Fibromyalgia: A Clinical Review (Daniel J. Clauw) [MD1 JAMA. 2014;311(15):1547-1555. doi:10.1001/jama.2014.3266.]
Research article discussing the association of other symptoms in the development of chronic pain - Predictors of New-Onset Widespread Pain in Older Adults: Results From a Population-Based Prospective Cohort Study in the UK (John McBeth, Rosie J. Lacey and Ross Wilkie Arthritis & Rheumatology) Volume 66, Issue 3, pages 757–767, March 2014
Further Information & Support Groups
The contact for Fibromyalgia in Wales is Carol Ross is email: Carol_ross05@sky.com
e-mail:mail@fibro-wales.com
Tel: 07845 007304 (mobile support line).