Ab1354-Hpr description of Individuals With Fibromyalgia Syndrome

Abstract

BackgroundFibromyalgia (FM) affects negatively physical and mental health and reduces quality of life. The most common symptom is chronic widespread musculoskeletal pain in FMS.ObjectivesThis study was planned to investigate comorbidities, number of medication and to determine the most painful body region in individuals with FM.MethodsThe study included 166 individuals (161 women, 5 men) who were diagnosed with FM, with a mean age of 47.5610.91 years. Comorbidities, number of medication which were used for FMS or other diseases of participants were recorded also painful body regions were assessed for 28 regions. The categorical variables were expressed in numbers and percentage.ResultsThe results showed that a total of 42.8% (n=71) of individuals in this study had no comorbidities, 11.4% (n=19) of individuals had hypertension and 7.8% (n=13) of individuals had asthma. When the number of medication were examined, a total of 66.3% (n=110) of individuals did not use any medication, 25.8% (n=43) of individuals did use one type of medication with FM-related and 4.2% (n=7) of individuals did use two type of medications with FMSrelated. Painful body regions were reported by 74.1% (n=123) for neck, 66.3% (n=110) right shoulder, 68.7% (n=114) left shoulder,68.1% (n=113) right knee and 68.1% (n=113) left knee.ConclusionIn general, there was no comorbidities with FMS. The study found that individuals with FMS usually did not use medication. Also neck were found the most painful body region in individuals with FMS.References[1] Clauw DJ. Fibromyalgia: An overview. Am J Med 2009; 122(12 Suppl):S3-S13[2] Wolfe F, Smythe HA, Yunus MB, Bennett RM, Bombardier C, Goldenberg DL, Tugwell P, Campbell SM, Abeles M, Clark P, et al. The Am College of Rheumatol 1990 criteria for the classification of Fibromyalgia: report of the multicenter criteria committee. Arthritis Rheum. 1990; 33:160-72.Disclosure of InterestsNone declared