Fibromyalgia Support Group for Surrey and Sussex

Controversy over NY Times Article
“Drug Approved. Is Disease Real?”

Did you hear about or did you read the article published in the New York Times on 4th January 2008? It cast aspersions on the authenticity of fibromyalgia, and upset a lot of people in the process. If you didn't read it you can do so from the link below.

The NY Times article is here. You may need to create a login identity, but it’s free to join.

Some of the responses are listed below.

1. The NFA response is here.
2. Sabrina Johnson’s Fibromyalgia blog, here. Scroll down to "Alert from the American Pain Foundation - Controversial Coverage on Fibromyalgia".
3. Fibromyalgia Network - Doctors respond to New York Times Article. Click here or here.
4. FMS Global News comments can be found here.
5. AOL News - The article again and more responses. A poll was taken on “Do you believe fibromyalgia exists?” and “Do you know anyone who has been diagnosed with it?” Click here for the results.
   
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