These results came from the testing of the survey tool and were removed.
İMarilyn Kerr 1997-2001
Physical, Sexual, and Emotional Abuse
40% of us smoke or are ex-smokers
40% of us have used street drugs.
24% were addicts and/or alcoholics in the past. In the research stated below, 16% had used drugs.
60% report their teeth are in good shape and only 28% report ever having unrepaired fillings for any length of time.
52% reported having been sexually, emotionally,
and/or physically abused. This finding matched the study done by Boisset-Pioro-MH;
Esdaile-JM; Fitzcharles-MA. "Sexual and physical abuse in women with fibromyalgia
syndrome." Arthritis-Rheum. 1995 Feb; 38(2):235-41. AN: 95151052.
We not only reside all over the world, we also travel all over the
world. There were no pointers indicating further research.
MEDICAL IMPACT
Respondents report that FMS costs $7,445 per year and that they are paying an additional $1,868 themselves per year. This matched another study I found on the cost of FM care.
Respondents state that they know of an average of 2 relatives with FMS
and 4 non-relatives with FMS.
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