Exploring symptom expressions according to different age groups in fibromyalgia: a cross-sectional study

Keskindağ, Buse

doi:10.5114/hpr.2018.75683

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“…However, the results of this study differ from some studies in the literature, which found that there are differences in the perception of fatigue among younger patients compared to older patients [ 26 , 28 , 29 ]. The study by Shillam, Jones, and Miller [ 26 ] made a comparison between the perception of FM symptoms between middle-aged adult patients and older patients, and the younger ones were found to be more symptomatic, that is, they had greater symptom intensity when compared to older patients.…”

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“…The study by Shillam, Jones, and Miller [ 26 ] made a comparison between the perception of FM symptoms between middle-aged adult patients and older patients, and the younger ones were found to be more symptomatic, that is, they had greater symptom intensity when compared to older patients. Keskindag [ 28 ] in his study compared the perception of fatigue between three age groups (i.e., group 1 = 30–39-year-old patients; group 2 = 40–49-year-old patients; and group 3 = 50–59-year-old patients), and the authors concluded that younger patients (group 1) had higher levels of fatigue when compared to adults in the other groups. Similar findings to this were found by Jiao et al [ 29 ] when comparing fatigue-related symptoms between different age groups.…”

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“…In the current literature, there is still limited evidence on the effects of fatigue and its relationship with patient’s age and time of diagnosis. Studies have shown that FM-related symptoms are more pronounced in younger patients compared to older patients [ 26 , 27 , 28 , 29 ]. These differences in the perception of fatigue between younger and older patients can be explained by lack of experience in controlling this syndrome, which may cause higher levels of symptom intensity when these are reported by younger patients in comparison to older ones [ 27 , 30 ].…”

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Differences between Portuguese and Brazilian Patients with Fibromyalgia Syndrome: Exploring the Associations across Age, Time of Diagnosis, and Fatigue-Related Symptoms

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The aim of the study was to explore the differences between Brazilian and Portuguese patients with fibromyalgia (FM) syndrome in their experience of fatigue, and to measure differences in the perception of fatigue as a function of age and duration of the diagnosis. In total, 209 Portuguese women aged between 21 and 75 years (M = 47.44; SD = 10.73) and 429 Brazilian women aged between 18 and 77 years (M = 46.51; SD = 9.24) were recruited to participate in the present study. Participants completed the Multidimensional Daily Diary of Fatigue-Fibromyalgia-17 items (MDF-Fibro-17), a specific tool to measure the level of five components of FM-related fatigue. Results showed greater perception of all the components of fatigue in the Brazilian sample. No significant differences were found related to age and duration of FM diagnosis. The multifaceted nature of FM and cultural differences suggests that individualized treatment programs may be necessary to reduce fatigue-related symptoms in patients with this syndrome.

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Differences between Portuguese and Brazilian Patients with Fibromyalgia Syndrome: Exploring the Associations across Age, Time of Diagnosis, and Fatigue-Related Symptoms

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“…It is frequently observed in many diseases (e.g., cancer, neurodegenerative disorders, rheumatologic disease, heart failure) and can directly and indirectly affect the individual's health status and quality of life. Indeed, fatigue is a prolonged symptom in many neurologic and muscular disorders, such as multiple sclerosis, myasthenia gravis and fibromyalgia affecting both the psychological and the physical domain [11,12]. On the other hand, fatigue may be an isolated and persistent symptom with unknown etiology, the so-called "chronic fatigue syndrome" (CFS) [5,11].…”

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Nutritional Status as a Mediator of Fatigue and Its Underlying Mechanisms in Older People

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Fatigue is an often-neglected symptom but frequently complained of by older people, leading to the inability to continue functioning at a normal level of activity. Fatigue is frequently associated with disease conditions and impacts health status and quality of life. Yet, fatigue cannot generally be completely explained as a consequence of a single disease or pathogenetic mechanism. Indeed, fatigue mirrors the exhaustion of the physiological reserves of an older individual. Despite its clinical relevance, fatigue is typically underestimated by healthcare professionals, mainly because reduced stamina is considered to be an unavoidable corollary of aging. The incomplete knowledge of pathophysiological mechanisms of fatigue and the lack of a gold standard tool for its assessment contribute to the poor appreciation of fatigue in clinical practice. Inadequate nutrition is invoked as one of the mechanisms underlying fatigue. Modifications in food intake and body composition changes seem to influence the perception of fatigue, probably through the mechanisms of inflammation and/or mitochondrial dysfunction. Here, we present an overview on the mechanisms that may mediate fatigue levels in old age, with a special focus on nutrition.

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“…The age group presented between patients in both samples should be considered as another limitation, since some studies [85,86] suggest that patients with younger ages tend to have higher levels of fatigue and lower levels of quality of life when compared to older patients. As a suggestion for future research, studies could be carried out on how age can influence the quality of life, fatigue, and levels of physical activity in patients with FM.…”

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Exploring the Relationship between Fibromyalgia-Related Fatigue, Physical Activity, and Quality of Life

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The symptoms of fibromyalgia are varied, including general muscle pain and pain at specific points (also called tender points), excessive fatigue, anxiety, depression, and some psychological problems that can have a negative impact on quality of life. Physical activity is a widely used option by health professionals to alleviate the effects of this syndrome. However, there is no clear information on the possible mediating role of physical activity in the relationship between fibromyalgia-related fatigue and quality of life. Therefore, this study aims to evaluate the relationship between fibromyalgia-related fatigue and quality of life, and to investigate the mediating role of physical activity in patients with this syndrome. Methods: In a cross-sectional study, 237 Portuguese women aged 28 to 75 years (M = 49.12; SD ± 8.87) and 117 Brazilian women aged 20 to 69 years (M = 46.72; SD ± 8.38) were recruited to participate in this study. These patients completed three valid and reliable questionnaires related to the assessment of fibromyalgia-related fatigue (MDF-Fibro-17), physical activity (IPAQ), and quality of life (SF-36). Results: Both samples had scores above the midpoint for all dimensions of fibromyalgia-related fatigue and scores below the midpoint for quality of life. Physical activity had no mediating effect in either sample, as the total indirect effect was not significant. Conclusions: Physical activity does not mediate the relationship between fatigue and quality of life. However, the results also show that the fatigue dimensions associated with fibromyalgia had a negative and significant association with physical and mental health indicators in both samples. Thus, patients with FM with higher scores on fatigue-related symptoms might suffer more from physical and mental health, both of which are related to quality of life.

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Exploring symptom expressions according to different age groups in fibromyalgia: a cross-sectional study

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Differences between Portuguese and Brazilian Patients with Fibromyalgia Syndrome: Exploring the Associations across Age, Time of Diagnosis, and Fatigue-Related Symptoms

Differences between Portuguese and Brazilian Patients with Fibromyalgia Syndrome: Exploring the Associations across Age, Time of Diagnosis, and Fatigue-Related Symptoms

Nutritional Status as a Mediator of Fatigue and Its Underlying Mechanisms in Older People

Exploring the Relationship between Fibromyalgia-Related Fatigue, Physical Activity, and Quality of Life

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