A 12-year follow-up of 166 women with fibromyalgia (FM) or chronic widespread pain (CWP).~The 166 women participated in a Randomised Controlled Trial called GAU 2004-2005 in three cities in western Sweden; Göteborg, Alingsås and Uddevalla. The RCT aimed to investigate the effect of pool exercise and patient education.~The primary aim of the present study is to examine the change of symptoms after 11-12 years in 166 women with FM or CWP and also investigate predictors of change of symptoms and work ability.~The 166 women will be contacted by mail and telephone, and asked to participate in the present follow-up study.~The follow-up examination comprises a standardised interview of symptoms and demographic variables, a battery of self-administered questionnaires and tests of physical function.
A 12-year follow-up of 166 women with fibromyalgia (FM) or chronic widespread pain (CWP) in western Sweden.~The 166 women participated in a Randomised Controlled Trial called GAU in 2004-2005, aiming to investigate the effect of pool exercise and patient education.~The primary aim of the present study is to examine the change of symptoms after 11-12 years in 166 women with FM or CWP and also investigate predictors of change of symptoms and work ability.~The 166 women will be asked to participate in the present follow-up study. The follow-up examination comprises a standardised interview of symptoms and demographic variables, a battery of self-administered questionnaires and tests of physical function.