Do you treat fibromyalgia in your practice or do you refer back to PCP after ruling out autoimmune inflammatory pathology?

The problem of managing fibromyalgia has been the topic of numerous Rheumatology National meetings and more after-hours clinic gatherings. The reality centers around your desire to take care of people; clearly, this is a group of patients who need someone to provide care. Rheumatologists are exceedi...

During my practice, I had a special clinical and research interest in fibromyalgia so I did see fibromyalgia patients regularly. I set aside 2 half days weekly for fibromyalgia referrals and incorporated a group educational session after seeing new referrals. Any rheumatologist with an interest in c...

I think it is up to the rheumatologist to decide whether they follow FM patients once they rule out autoimmune pathology. Some rheumatologists feel that in order to best serve the PCPs who refer, or because they feel comfortable taking care of FM, they are fine with continuing to provide care. Other...