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Original Article

Pain Coping Strategies and Quality of Life in Women with Fibromyalgia: Does Age Make a Difference?

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Pages 5-18 | Received 29 Jun 2000, Accepted 19 Sep 2000, Published online: 16 Jan 2010

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