'I want to live my life': Fibromyalgia sufferers being failed by NHS
3 hours ago Share Save Fiona Stalker BBC Scotland, Aberdeen Share Save
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People suffering from the chronic pain condition fibromyalgia are being failed by the NHS, according to new research which found patients were waiting years for diagnosis, undergoing unnecessary tests and being prescribed harmful drugs. Researchers at Aberdeen University said some doctors were even refusing to refer patients and dismissing them as "lazy". The senior consultant who led the UK-wide research is now calling on the NHS to overhaul its care of fibromyalgia patients.
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