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New developments in the diagnosis of fibromyalgia syndrome: Say goodbye to tender points?

William S. Wilke, MD
Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine June 2009, 76 (6) 345-352; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3949/ccjm.76a.08062
William S. Wilke
Department of Rheumatic and Immunologic Diseases, Orthopaedic and Rheumatologic Institute, Cleveland Clinic; member, Fibromyalgia Criteria Study Group
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ABSTRACT

The Symptom Intensity Scale score can be used to identify and quantify fibromyalgia syndrome from information supplied by a simple questionnaire. In this paper, the author describes how this test was developed and argues in favor of its use in clinical practice in diagnosing fibromyalgia syndrome.

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  • ↵* The author has disclosed that he has received consulting fees from the Wyeth and UCB companies, honoraria from Pfizer for teaching and speaking, and study funding from Eli Lilly.

  • Copyright © 2009 The Cleveland Clinic Foundation. All Rights Reserved.
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