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Statin Use And Rise Of Fibromyalgia
Fibromyositis; Fibrositis
Prevention
There is no known prevention.
References
Abeles M, Solitar BM, Pillinger MH, Abeles AM. Update on fibromyalgia therapy. Am J Med. 2008;121:555-561.
Huser W, Bernardy K, ceyler N, Sommer C. Treatment of fibromyalgia syndrome with antidepressants. JAMA. 2009;301:198-209.
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Fibromyalgia
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Fibromyalgia
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