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“My Fibro Family!” A qualitative analysis of facebook fibromyalgia support groups’ discussion content.
Abstract
Fibromyalgia (FM) is a diagnostically controversial syndrome characterized by chronic widespread pain, fatigue, sleep difficulties, cognitive dysfunction, and mental health symptoms. Though online peer support groups (OPSGs) may help persons with FM access support and information, there are concerns that such groups can be harmful.