Pet
Problem Elicitation Technique is a modified version of the MACTAR and allows patients to assess their ability to perform the daily physical activities most important to them.
General
General fibromyalgia terms and chronic pain related definitions for people suffering from Fibromyalgia and/or Chronic Pain.
Fibromyalgia and Chronic Pain Terms
Peripheral Nervous System
The part of the nervous system that is outside the central nervous system (brain and spinal cord) and comprises the cranial nerves except the optic nerve
Peptide
Any of various amides that are derived from two or more amino acids by combination of the amino group of one acid with the carboxyl group of another and are usually obtained by partial hydrolysis
Peer Review
Research proposals and results are usually reviewed by a number of independent people who nevertheless have an interest in research
Paradigm
A way of thinking about a particular problem or issue.
Hospital Anxiety Depression Scale
Hospital Anxiety Depression Scale. The Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale was developed in 1983 by Zigmond and Snaith for people with physical health problems.
FIQ
The Fibromyalgia Impact Questionnaire (FIQ) is an instrument designed to quantitate the overall impact of fibromyalgia over many dimensions (e.g.
Overlapping Condition
A secondary illness that accompanies the primary illness affecting an individual.
Nsaid
Abbreviation for Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs that help relieve pain and swelling. They include aspirin
Norepinephrine
A neurotransmitter that is produced in the adrenal gland that activates the autonomic nervous system.