Analysis: Some still doubt fibromyalgia is real

Though the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the first med--Lyrica--to treat fibromyalgia, many doctors still doubt that the chronic pain condition is a real illness. A reporter from The New York Times talks to doctors and patients about fibromyalgia, and he uncovers why some believe approving Lyrica and other medications for the condition may do more harm than good.

(The New York Times) UPDATED 01/14/2008
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Conditions: | fibromyalgia - 26 Articles Treatments: | Lyrica - 22 Articles Other: | Analysis - 81 Articles




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