I came across an interesting paper online about fibromyalgia patients malingering, or lying about their pain.
What is interesting is that the writer feels very strongly that fibromyalgia sufferers are not malingering or exaggerating how they really feel.
His conclusion is that it is crucial that sufferers should feel they are believed by their health care professionals and that they are genuinely interested in helping them.
The 3 types of fibromyalgia is also interesting. The writer did not discuss if the 3types need to be addressed differently, but it certainly deserves further study.
Health care practitioners who truly believe in their patients and encourage their patients to seek a well rounded approach to dealing with their fibromyalgia know how to develop a healthy relationship that provides much benefit to the sufferer.
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The linked article was written by THOMAS J. ROMANO, M.D., Ph.D.,
Rheumatologist, Wheeling, West Virginia; and Clinical Assistant Professor,
Department of Medicine, West Virginia University School of Medicine
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3 Mistakes of Fibromyalgia Treatment
