All questions about Fibromyalgia
What if they won't exercise or see the doctor?
Pushing usually backfires. Find out what's in the way (fear of pain, bad past experiences, exhaustion), make the first step smaller, and offer to do it with them.
The full answer, with the sources, is in the guide.
Sources
- Healthtalk.org (University of Oxford): Fibromyalgia, physical and talking therapies
- Haute Autorité de Santé (France): Fibromyalgie de l'adulte, conduite diagnostique et stratégie thérapeutique. Recommendations based on expert agreement
- Kool et al.: Understanding the lack of understanding. Invalidation from the perspective of the patient with fibromyalgia (Arthritis & Rheumatism)
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