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Query: UMLS:C0016053 (fibromyalgia)
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In an epidemiological survey of females aged 20-49 years in Arendal, Norway, a prevalence of fibromyalgia according to the ACR criteria of 1990 of 10.5% was found. Thirty-four out of 40 women with fibromyalgia (85.0%) had, prior to the present population study, consulted a physician because of widespread pain and/or stiffness. Of these 34 women, 14 cases (41.2%) had been given a diagnosis of fibromyalgia. It is concluded that fibromyalgia represents one of the major causes of pain in the locomotor system, and unfortunately, the condition often remains undiagnosed for long periods.
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PMID:The prevalence of fibromyalgia among women aged 20-49 years in Arendal, Norway. 143 37

In an epidemiological survey of females aged 20-49 years in Arendal, Norway, 217 persons with musculoskeletal pain were examined for the presence of fibromyalgia as defined by the ACR criteria of 1990. Forty females with fibromyalgia were found whereas 129 females had chronic musculoskeletal pain of more than three months duration but failed to meet the criteria. Two females suffered from nonrheumatic disorders which could explain their musculoskeletal pain. Forty-six females had pain of less than three months duration. Somewhat surprising, the presence of tender points and symptoms regarded as typical of fibromyalgia were rather frequently observed among the females who failed to satisfy the ACR 1990 criteria. No other diseases were found which could explain their complaints or clinical findings. The presence of fibromyalgia-like syndromes is suggested, and the classification and nature of such syndromes are discussed.
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PMID:The occurrence of fibromyalgia-like syndromes in a general female population. 846 7