For Patients
What is Fibromyalgia?
Fibromyalgia (FMS) is a complex condition defined by ongoing widespread body pain that affects various systems of the body. Estimates are that as many as 1 million Australians experience this chronic pain condition.
Understanding Your Condition
FMS is a complex persistent pain syndrome where a person experiences ongoing widespread body pain. This varies in different people but can involve the muscles, ligaments, tendons and surrounding structures without any obvious tissue damage.
Understanding the Fibromyalgia diagnostic process
Diagnosis at a GP level is based on Standardized Clinical Criteria.
Introduction to Management, Monitoring and Communications
Fibromyalgia, just like Diabetes and other chronic conditions, can be managed in General Practice using the patient-centred, collaborative, therapeutic, shared care approach.
Introduction to Fibromyalgia Management Care Plans
Fibromyalgia is managed using Medicare chronic disease management care planning/team care arrangements.
Working with your Health Care Team
There are a number of healthcare professionals who may be involved in helping you manage your fibromyalgia.
Education Resources
Education Resources to support patient self-management and informed decision making.
Fibromyalgia Self-Management Programs
Programs to provide information and skills to be a pro-active self-manager.
