Historical Bibliography Updated: July 14, 2026
Die rheumatische Schweile. Ein Beitrag zur Pathologie und Therapie des Rheumatismus.
Weimar, 1843.
Froriep described what would later be known as fibromyalgia, describing it as "rheumatism with painful, hard places" that could be felt in many locations on the body. He characterized the condition as muskelschwiele (muscle callus).
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| Catalog Metadata | Reference Information |
|---|---|
| Entry Number | #12749 |
| Permanent Link | https://beta.historyofmedicine.com/id/14995 |
| Author Bio Link | Wikipedia ↗ |
| External URL | die-rheumatische-schweile-ein-beitrag-zur-pathologie-und-therapie-des-rheumatismus |
Geographic Context
Publication place: Weimar