The Round Up: A Rural Health Podcast

#17: Debunking Fibromyalgia Myths


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It might not be clinicians' favourite topic, but we need to talk about fibromyalgia; a misunderstood invisible illness that affects an estimated 2 to 5 people in every 100. This chronic widespread musculoskeletal pain is accompanied by other physical and psychological symptoms and has a delibating impact on quality of life. With no validated individual patient diagnostic criteria currently available, detecting fibromyalgia can be difficult and misdiagnosis is common.

Join your host Dr Elissa Hatherly as she talks about Fibromyalgia with Dr Anna Kermond, an advanced rheumatology trainee based in Cairns. Dr Kermond discusses some of the many myths and misconceptions about Fibromyalgia and the ways clinicians can better diagnose and treat this complex condition.

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The Round Up: A Rural Health PodcastBy Northern Queensland Regional Training Hubs