Pain is real; fibromyalgia isn't

updated Aug 24, 2016

Ehrlich GE. Pain is real; fibromyalgia isn't. J Rheumatol. 2003 Aug;30(8):1666–7. PubMed #12913918.

Tags: etiology, fibromyalgia, chronic pain, muscle pain, pro, pain problems, muscle

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