Fibromyalgia Archives - Clinical Pain Advisor

Back & Spine Pain

Central Sensitization in Chronic Low Back Pain and Comorbid Fibromyalgia

By

Brandon May

September 6, 2019

Patients with chronic low back pain and comorbid fibromyalgia may have central sensitization and psychosocial symptoms.

Higher BMI was associated with increased risk for 3 types of osteoarthritis.

Musculoskeletal Pain

Improvements in Fibromyalgia Noted After Joint Replacement for OA

By

Hannah Dellabella

September 6, 2019

A majority of patients with fibromyalgia and comorbid osteoarthritis who underwent total joint replacement were found to have better outcomes 6 months post-surgery when they had improvements in fibromyalgia symptoms.

Musculoskeletal Pain

Sensory Dysfunction Extensive in Patients With CRPS, Fibromyalgia

By

Brandon May

September 5, 2019

Individuals with complex regional pain syndrome and fibromyalgia may have extensive sensory dysfunction.

Fibromyalgia is a syndrome characterized by chronic pain, stiffness, and tenderness of muscles, tendons, and joints without detectable inflammation. It affects an estimated 3 to 6 million Americans. Fibromyalgia is the second most common disorder seen by rheumatologists. It predominantly affects women at a rate of 3.4%, and less commonly, men at 0.5%, children at 1.2% to 6.2%, and the elderly. Prevalence increases with age, and diagnosis is most common between ages 60 and 79, although symptoms are often present years prior to diagnosis. It can occur independently or can be associated with another rheumatic disease, such as systemic lupus or rheumatoid arthritis.

Musculoskeletal Pain

Associations Between Number of Comorbidities and Fibromyalgia Severity

By

Tyler Rice

August 29, 2019

The number of comorbidities in individuals with fibromyalgia may be associated with the severity of fibromyalgia-related variables and the prevalence of fibromyalgia.

Interventional Pain Management

Extended Course of Home-Based tDCS Effective for Fibromyalgia Pain Relief

By

Gary Rothbard, MD

August 21, 2019

A home-based anodal transcranial direct current stimulation of the dorsoprefrontal cortex of individuals with fibromyalgia may provide significant pain relief when used for an extended period.

Musculoskeletal Pain

Effects of Aquatic Physiotherapy vs Health Education for Fibromyalgia

By

Amit Akirov, MD

August 13, 2019

Aquatic physiotherapy may not be superior to a health education program in treating women with fibromyalgia.

Psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis increase cardiovascular risks.

Neuropathic Pain

High Prevalence of Neuropathic-Like Pain in Psoriatic Arthritis

By

Amit Akirov, MD

August 6, 2019

The prevalence of neuropathic-like pain was found to be high in patients with psoriatic arthritis, a condition that may be associated with higher disease activity and fibromyalgia.

Chronic Pain

Sociodemographic Factors Associated With Increased Pain Conditions, Sites in Chronic Pain

By

Brandon May

July 22, 2019

A greater number of pain sites and comorbid chronic pain conditions in chronic pain were found to be associated with several sociodemographic factors.