Table 2.

Major causes of extra expenses that FM patients experience

Extra expenses	%*
Medication in drug stores	59.4
Physiotherapy	45.7
Gim/pool	41.0
Medical consultations	36.8
Dietary, herbal and homeopathic supplements	31.4
Home care support	29.8
Other therapies/treatments	26.7
FM Association dues	24.8
Transportation extra expenses	21.6
Home adaptations	19.4
Psychological therapy	18.1
Complimentary investigations	17.5
Other expenses	6.0

*Multiple items related to the extra expenses.