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Can Opioid Withdrawal/Abuse Be Misdiagnosed as Fibromyalgia?

Fibromyalgia and Opioid Use

Although current literature does not clearly document the misdiagnosis of opioid withdrawal/abuse as fibromyalgia, it does address related issues. One example is the Fitzcharles et al. article “Opioid use, misuse, and abuse in patients labeled as fibromyalgia.” The article raises concerns about the long-term effects of the use of opioid therapy. The article also notes […]