Fibromyalgia Pain and Fatigue Symptoms in Spanish and U.S. Men

Kueny, Angela; Montesó‐Curto, Pilar; Lunn, Shannon; Mohabbat, Arya B.; Clark, Stephanie; Luedtke, Connie A.; Vincent, Ann; Ruschak, Ilga; Mateu-Gil, María Luisa; Panisello-Chavarria, Maria Luisa; Rosselló, Lluís; Guerrero, Carme Campoy; Gonçalves, Alessandra Queiroga; Martín, Carina Aguilar; Toussaint, Loren

doi:10.1016/j.pmn.2020.12.003

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“…Our quantitative results depicted participants as middle-aged men (51.7 years), as are the vast majority of studies in men with FMS, which reveal young participants with mean ages of 37 [21], 45 [18], 47 [22,25], 48 [23], and 52 years [20]. The only study that presented older participants was that of Karper [19], but he presented only two men, who were 61 and 69 years old.…”

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“…Qualitative results, on the other hand, revealed that pain and fatigue were the clinical manifestations most often mentioned by the participants [20]. Pain, which was described here as chronic and generalized, is reported to be the main symptom of fibromyalgia [1].…”

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confidence: 66%

“…The only study that presented older participants was that of Karper [19], but he presented only two men, who were 61 and 69 years old. Most of the study participants were married or had a partner, as in the articles by Sallinen et al [22,25], Kueny et al [20], and Muraleetharan et al [24]. In terms of work activity, less than half of our participants had a job, unlike the studies by Sallinen et al [22,25] and Paulson et al [23], where the majority were working or retired.…”

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confidence: 72%

“…The participants reported their painful experiences in great detail, defining pain as continuous, present throughout the year, and fluctuating in that it can begin in one part of the body and move to another. The intensity of the pain may also fluctuate during the day [20,23]. Being highly unpredictable, the pain causes much uncertainty, which makes it difficult to plan ahead.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Karper [19], for his part, reported positive findings in the maintenance of similar levels of functional capacity in two elderly men with FMS over a four-year period thanks to a program of gentle and continuous walking exercises. However, pain and fatigue are extremely limiting on a daily basis, with periods of calm fluctuating with periods of excruciating difficulty [10,20]. Sexual ability is also impaired since pain is related negatively to sexual satisfaction [21].…”

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Symptomatology of Fibromyalgia Syndrome in Men: A Mixed-Method Pilot Study

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Fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) is characterized by generalized chronic musculoskeletal pain, fatigue, and sleep disturbance, as well as cognitive, somatic, and other symptoms. Most people affected by FMS are women, and studies analyzing this condition in men are scarce. In this study, we discuss the physical and psychological symptoms of FMS in men, analyze the possible side effects of pharmacological therapies, and explore the impact of the illness comparing these results between the different classification groups according to sociodemographic variables (marital status, level of education, employment situation and number of people living at home). We used a sequential exploratory mixed method (MM). Qualitative information was obtained from two focus groups (n = 10). Structured questionnaires were administered to 23 men affected by FMS. The mean age of the participants was 51.7 years (SD = 9.64). The most common drugs used were antidepressants and anxiolytics (86.9%), followed by non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (82.6%) and opioids (60.9%). Current level of pain was high (8.2; SD = 1.1), while perceived health and satisfaction with pharmacological treatments were low (4.6; SD = 2.6 and 3.5; SD = 3.2, respectively). The impact of FMS measured using the Fibromyalgia Impact Questionnaire (FIQ) was very high at 88.7 (SD = 8.2). Six categories related with symptoms and side effects of the medication were observed in the qualitative data: (1) main physical symptoms, (2) mood disorders, (3) insomnia and non-restorative sleep, (4) cognitive disturbance, (5) hypersensitivity, and (6) symptoms secondary to opioids. Pain and fatigue were the symptoms most often mentioned by the participants (70% and 80%, respectively). Other important symptoms were anxiety, depression, and memory and sleep disorders. The consumption of opioids causes further unwanted symptoms such as drowsiness and dependence, which makes it difficult for patients to perform basic everyday activities. We believe it is vitally important to continue investigating this symptomatology in order to improve diagnosis and treatment for these patients.

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Client‐centered lifestyle intervention for men with fibromyalgia syndrome: Is efficacy independent of gender?

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Bülbül,

Alataş

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AimFibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) has a significant impact on daily life, but the fact that most diagnosed individuals are women makes it difficult to understand the occupational needs and lifestyle choices of male patients. The purpose of this study was to examine the effectiveness of a client‐centered lifestyle intervention program in men with fibromyalgia and compare it with women.MethodsThe client‐centered lifestyle intervention program was applied to 15 men with fibromyalgia in two sessions per week for 4 weeks in individual sessions and compared with data from 15 women who had previously participated in the same program. The Revised Fibromyalgia Questionnaire, the Canadian Occupational Performance Measure, the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale, and the Satisfaction with Life Scale were used as outcome measures.ResultsWhen comparing results between baseline and 4 weeks later, statistically significant differences were found in the male group in the areas of fibromyalgia severity (p = .001), occupational performance (p = .001), occupational satisfaction (p = .001), anxiety (p = .002), depression (p = .005), and life satisfaction (p = .002). It was found that occupational performance and occupational satisfaction increased significantly more in women than in men (p = .004 and p = .001, respectively).ConclusionThe client‐centered lifestyle intervention was shown to be effective in fibromyalgia severity, occupational performance, occupational satisfaction, anxiety, depression, and life satisfaction of both men and women with FMS. Levels of progress in occupational participation could show gender‐based differences. The study suggests that more attention should be paid to psychosocial factors when assessing men's occupational participation and planning appropriate interventions.

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Fibromyalgia Pain and Fatigue Symptoms in Spanish and U.S. Men

Cited by 9 publications

References 19 publications

Symptomatology of Fibromyalgia Syndrome in Men: A Mixed-Method Pilot Study

Symptomatology of Fibromyalgia Syndrome in Men: A Mixed-Method Pilot Study

Fibromyalgia of the Cervical Musculature

Client‐centered lifestyle intervention for men with fibromyalgia syndrome: Is efficacy independent of gender?

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