Abstract Number: 224 • 2019 ACR/ARP Annual Meeting
A Functional Exercise Program Improves Pain and Health Related Quality of Life in Patients with Fibromyalgia: A Randomized Controllel Trial
Background/Purpose: Fibromyalgia (FM) is a syndrome characterized mainly by chronic generalized pain that affects the physical fitness and functional capacity of patients. There is increasing…Abstract Number: 225 • 2019 ACR/ARP Annual Meeting
Evaluating Fibromyalgia Symptoms in Transgender Patients
Background/Purpose: Fibromyalgia Syndrome (FMS), characterized by widespread pain and fatigue, is known to be more prevalent in women, and has frequently been associated with stress…Abstract Number: 226 • 2019 ACR/ARP Annual Meeting
Hypersensitivity Beyond Pain: Hyperacusis and Hyperalgesia of Patients with Fibromyalgia
Background/Purpose: Fibromyalgia (FM) is a condition in which patients are afflicted with unexplained chronic musculoskeletal pain, insomnia and fatigue. The underlying mechanisms of this disorder…Abstract Number: 227 • 2019 ACR/ARP Annual Meeting
Metabolomic and Symptom Comparison in Women With/without Fibromyalgia: A Pilot Study
Background/Purpose: The biological perturbations associated with fibromyalgia (FM) remain unclear. The recognition of objective measures to confirm FM diagnosis have not been identified. The obscurity…Abstract Number: 228 • 2019 ACR/ARP Annual Meeting
Good Pain, Bad Pain: Illness Perception and Physicians Attitude Towards Rheumatoid Arthritis and Fibromyalgia Patients
Background/Purpose: Rheumatoid arthritis and fibromyalgia are common diagnoses encountered in rheumatology practice. While rheumatoid arthritis is perceived as a valid medical condition and patients receive…Abstract Number: 229 • 2019 ACR/ARP Annual Meeting
Is Fibromyalgia Associated with Structural or Functional Abnormalities in Skeletal Muscle?
Background/Purpose: Fibromyalgia (FM) is a chronic nonarticular pain syndrome of unknown etiology characterized by diffuse muscular pain, fatigue and mood disturbances. Previous studies indicated the…Abstract Number: 230 • 2019 ACR/ARP Annual Meeting
Patients with Fibromyalgia Associated with Rheumatoid Arthritis and Patients with Primary Fibromyalgia Differ in Depression, Anxiety, Stress-related Disorders and Events: A Cross-sectional Study
Background/Purpose: The aim was to evaluate the differences in depression-, anxiety- and stress-related events and trauma between patients with rheumatoid arthritis + Fibromyalgia [AR+FM] (SFM)…Abstract Number: 231 • 2019 ACR/ARP Annual Meeting
Duloxetine for Chronic Pain Management in a Tertiary Care Rheumatology Practice: How Patients Are Doing in the Real World
Background/Purpose: Chronic pain is a complicated issue that has received a significant amount of attention. In particular, studies suggesting the role of central sensitization in…Abstract Number: 232 • 2019 ACR/ARP Annual Meeting
Hand Digital Thermography Findings in Patients with Primary Fibromyalgia
Background/Purpose: Fibromyalgia is a diffuse chronic painful disease, with prevalence of 0.5% -12%, with a female:male ratio 3:10. Because of unexplained symptoms, particularly as disability…Abstract Number: 233 • 2019 ACR/ARP Annual Meeting
Intensive CBT Is Effective in the Treatment of Significant Functional Impairment and Psychological Distress Found in Fibromyalgia: But Can We Improve Depressive Symptoms?
Background/Purpose: The study was designed to evaluate the effectiveness and durability of an intensive cognitive behavioral intervention on functioning and depression in patients with Fibromyalgia…Abstract Number: 234 • 2019 ACR/ARP Annual Meeting
Oxytocin Attenuates Tactile Allodynia in Experimental Fibromyalgia Rats
Background/Purpose: Fibromyalgia is a chronic disease characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain throughout the body accompanied by fatigue, sleep, and memory issues, but there are no…Abstract Number: 235 • 2019 ACR/ARP Annual Meeting
Muscle Pressure Correlates with Pain Levels in Fibromyalgia Patients and Muscle Tension May Be the Cause of Their Pain
Background/Purpose: Previous research has found that muscle pressure as measured by a pressure gauge is three times higher in the trapezius muscle in fibromyalgia patients…Abstract Number: 236 • 2019 ACR/ARP Annual Meeting
Repeat Muscle Pressures Measured in Fibromyalgia Patients and Compared with Pain Scores
Background/Purpose: Patients meeting the ACR criteria for the diagnosis of fibromyalgia were evaluated for intramuscular pressure using a pressure gauge from a trained physician or…Abstract Number: 237 • 2019 ACR/ARP Annual Meeting
Determination of Muscle Pressure in Patients with Fibromyalgia by Two Examiners; The Examiners Get Similar Results
Background/Purpose: Muscle pressure is increased in fibromyalgia as measured by a pressure gauge with a needle inserted into the trapezius muscle. We attempted to evaluate…Abstract Number: 238 • 2019 ACR/ARP Annual Meeting
Muscle Pressure as Measured by a Manometer Correlates with Dolorimetry in Patients with Fibromyalgia
Background/Purpose: Muscle pressure is elevated in fibromyalgia patients compared to controls. We have demonstrated this finding in previous studies. We wanted to determine whether a…
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