New developments in the diagnosis of fibromyalgia syndrome: say goodbye to tender points?

Cleve Clin J Med · 2009

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Abstract

The Symptom Intensity Scale score can be used to identify and quantify fibromyalgia syndrome from information supplied by a simple questionnaire. In this paper, the author describes how this test was developed and argues in favor of its use in clinical practice in diagnosing fibromyalgia syndrome.