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Age 20-30
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Interview CP02
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Her GP is willing to discuss new treatments and she thinks it is important to keep him informed about complementary approaches she uses.
Multiple tests all negative. Diagnosed with Fibromyalgia, 1996. Pain management: In-patient NHS pain management programme. Current medication: tramadol, amitriptyline, sertraline. Past medication: ibuprofen, paracetamol, diazepam
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Age 41-60
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Interview CP04
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Has tried numerous different complementary therapies, with limited success. Considers that what works for one person does not work for another.
Multiple tests all negative. Diagnosed with Fibromyalgia. Treatment: Physiotherapy Pain management: Pain Association Scotland Living with Pain course. Current medication: amitriptyline, quinine sulphate, diclofenac sodium (Arthrotec), co-codamol (Kapake), omeprazole (Losec).
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