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Fibromyalgia Rapid Screening Tool

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Fibromyalgia Rapid Screening Tool, FIRST Fibromyalgia Screening

  • Criteria
  • One point for each positive answer (6 total questions)
  1. I have pain all over my body
  2. My pain is accompanied by a continuous and very unpleasant general Fatigue
  3. My pain feels like burns, electric shocks or cramps
  4. My pain is accompanied by other unusual Sensations throughout my body, such as pins and needles, tingling or numbness
  5. My pain is accompanied by other health problems such as digestive problems, urinary problems, Headaches or restless legs
  6. My pain has a significant impact on my life, particularly on my sleep and my ability to concentrate, making me feel slower in general
  • Interpretation
  1. Score 5 or greater suggests Fibromyalgia
  • References
  1. Perrot (2010) Pain 150(2):250-256 +PMID: 20488620 [PubMed]