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We the undersigned petition the Prime Minister to ensure that doctors are educated about fibromyalgia and myofascial pain. More details
Submitted by Holly Fraser of Diagnose Support – Deadline to sign up by: 19 February 2008 – Signatures: 1,404
Research shows that between 5-8% of the population suffer from fibromyalgia and chronic myofascial pain, yet most sufferers are not diagnosed until they have suffered for at least 2 years.
We need awareness to be increased so that patients will be diagnosed earlier on and be able to start treatment sooner.
Patients should not have to wait for more than 2 years for a diagnosis of a condition that is so common!
Most medical degrees include only 1 or 2 lectures about fibromyalgia and myofascial pain, despite the fact that more than 1 in 20 people suffer from these painful conditions! Doctors need to learn more about fibromyalgia.
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