Axis I and Axis II psychiatric disorders in patients with fibromyalgia

Comparison of the Big Five personality traits in fibromyalgia and other rheumatic diseases

“…Sansone et al [11] found that the prevalence of PBD among primary care patients with chronic pain can be high (nearly 50% in a small group), suggesting that this would also be the case in FM. However, Thieme et al and Uguz et al found 5% and 1% of BPD among FM patients, respectively [12,13]. Histrionic PD has been reported in 1% of FM patients [13].…”

“…However, Thieme et al and Uguz et al found 5% and 1% of BPD among FM patients, respectively [12,13]. Histrionic PD has been reported in 1% of FM patients [13]. High prevalence rates of anxious PDs have also been found compared to a control group: obsessive-compulsive (23% vs. 4%), specific phobia (14% vs. 5%) and avoidant (11% vs. 2%).…”

Fibromyalgie et psychiatrie : 35 ans plus tard… Quoi de neuf ?

“…À titre d'exemple, une étude française retrouve 46,7 % de patients souffrant de FM comportant au moins un diagnostic de trouble de personnalité ; dont 30 % avec une personnalité obsessionnelle compulsive, 16,7 % avec personnalité type état limite et 16,7 % avec personnalité dépressive [28]. Une étude récente retrouve des chiffres similaires avec 31,1 % de troubles de personnalité retrouvés dans la population FM contre 13,3 % chez la population témoin [39]. Les études retrouvent des éléments de personnalités associés à une vulnérabilité psychologique au développement de la FM.…”

Quality of life in rheumatological patients

“…Studies have suggested that approximately half of these patients experience at least one psychiatric disorder. [1][2][3][4][5][6] Concurrent psychiatric disorder is also associated with increased disability, mortality, and reduced quality of life (QoL). [7][8][9] It is well documented that rheumatological diseases negatively affect patients' QoL.…”

“…Studies have shown that patients with FM had higher personality scores in harm avoidance and prevalence of avoidant, obsessive-compulsive, and passive-aggressive personality disorders compared with control participants. 2,19 In addition, a recent study showed that approximately one third of patients with SLE had a personality disorder. 1 Personality disorders are associated with increased impairment in QoL in young adults.…”