Technical Information: Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Fibromyalgia.
Edited By: Gregory C. Gardner, M.D.
Last updated Friday, January 07, 2005
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Incidence and risk factorsIncidence and demographics FMS is predominately a syndrome of women. It is estimated that 3.5% of
women in the U.S. are affected by FMS compared to less than 0.5% of
men. These figures are not uniform and the prevalence may vary widely
worldwide depending socioeconomic and cultural factors. All ages can be
affected with the highest prevalence in middle aged women.Common associated illnesses and/or experiences Many patients with FMS have history of other somatic illnesses such
chronic headaches, chronic pelvic pain, irritable bowel syndrome and
mood disorders (depression, anxiety). Many patients with chronic
fatigue syndrome also qualify for the diagnosis of FMS.
It has been recognized in recent years that childhood neglect and
victimization may contribute to adult somatic illness such as FMS and
irritable bowel syndrome and may be important issues to address with
patients. Surgery for arthritis at the University of Washington, Department of Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine, Seattle, Washington If you are interested in making an appointment to discuss this procedure in Seattle, you can request an appointment using our online referrals website. To request a referral online, please click here. You can also call 206-598-4288 to make an appointment. Our clinical center is located in Seattle Washington, USA
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