General

General fibromyalgia terms and chronic pain related definitions for people suffering from Fibromyalgia and/or Chronic Pain.

Fibromyalgia and Chronic Pain Terms

Focus Group

A research method of gathering information from people while they are discussing a subject in small groups.

Flare

A period of time (with a start and a finish) when symptoms recur

Fibromyalgia Diagnostic Criteria

The American College of Rheumatology 1990 Criteria for the Classification of Fibromyalgia History of widespread pain has been present for at least three months

Fibro-Fog

Is a commonly reported symptom of fibromyalgia. Fibromyalgia patients often describe multiple sensations of fatigue and listlessness combined with transitory states of confusion

Exclusion Criteria

Pre-defined factors that exclude a subject from a trial. For example: clinical studies often exclude patients that would be unable to attend for review for any reason.

EUROQol

The EUROQol is a short self-report questionnaire to measure generic health-related quality of life in 5 dimensions: mobility

Eular

The first European League Against Rheumatism congress took place in 1947. At that time there were 11 members. The congress was held every four years. Each year the Eular organized a symposium.

Enzyme

A protein that accelerates chemical reactions.

Empowerment

Making it possible for people who are disempowered to exercise power and have more control over their lives. That means having a greater voice in institutions

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