Abstract Number: 1082 • 2013 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
The Effects of Prolotherapy in Patients With Subacromial Impingement Syndrome
Background/Purpose: Recent treatments for subacromial impingement syndrome (SIS) are palliative. Dextrose injection which is called prolotherapy has emerged as a treatment option for chronic situations…Abstract Number: 1083 • 2013 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Something Ventured, Something Gained: Alternative Therapies For FMS and RA
Background/Purpose: Many patients with rheumatologic diseases resort to unproven alternative therapies. We compared FMS and RA patients with respect to the use and effectiveness…Abstract Number: 1084 • 2013 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Age Distribution of Women With Idiopathic and Traumatic Fibromyalgia
Background/Purpose: Fibromyalgia has both idiopathic and post traumatic forms. The idiopathic type is insidious in onset, becoming established without a known triggering event. The post-traumatic…Abstract Number: 1085 • 2013 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
I Work Out: Exercise Appears To Increase FMS Pain
Background/Purpose: A basic tenet of the treatment of FMS is that exercise decreases symptoms of the illness. We compared FMS and RA patients to assess…Abstract Number: 1086 • 2013 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
The Straight Neck in Fibromyalgia
Background/Purpose: In patients with fibromyalgia a straight neck is based on calculating the Cobb angle, a standard radiographic measurement, of lateral view radiographs of the…Abstract Number: 1087 • 2013 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Abnormalities Of Central Processing Mechanisms In Fibromyalgia
Background/Purpose: Fibromyalgia may be associated with central pain processing abnormalities, including central sensitization. In this study, we describe three patients, two females (41 and 48…Abstract Number: 1088 • 2013 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Fibromyalgia and Parental Medical Histories Of Depression and Alcoholism
Background/Purpose: We had found in a previous study suggestions of an increased prevalence of depression in the mothers and alcohol abuse in the fathers of…Abstract Number: 1089 • 2013 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Synergistic Effects Of Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation and Trigger Point Injection For Treatment Of Myofascial Pain Syndrome: A Pilot Study With Randomized, Single-Blinded Trial
Background/Purpose: Chronic pain caused by myofascial pain syndrome (MPS) results in generalized and debilitating conditions. Trigger point injection (TPI) is the mainstay of MPS management…Abstract Number: 1090 • 2013 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Suprascapular Nerve Block For Shoulder Pain In The First Year After Stroke: A Randomised Controlled Trial
Background/Purpose: Shoulder pain is a significant complication of hemiplegic stroke in at least 25% of cases. The evidence base for the treatment of hemiplegic shoulder…Abstract Number: 1059 • 2013 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Perinatal and Early Life Risk Factors For Systemic Lupus Erythematosus In a National Cohort Of Women
Background/Purpose: Growing evidence supports the role of perinatal and early life exposures in risk for chronic adult diseases. We examined perinatal and early life environmental…Abstract Number: 1068 • 2013 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
An In-Depth Analysis Of The Prevalence and Socio-Demographic Factors Associated With Lupus Nephritis In Major Industrialized Countries
Background/Purpose: Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a complex autoimmune disease with incidence and prevalence well studied and documented worldwide. Lupus nephritis (LN) is a severe…Abstract Number: 1052 • 2013 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Glucocorticosteroids and Mortality Risk In Rheumatoid Arthritis – Results Of a Population Based Study
Background/Purpose: Glucocorticosteroids (GC) are frequently used in the management of rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Due to their metabolic and immunosuppressive effects, they could increase the risk…Abstract Number: 1053 • 2013 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Physician Proclivity To Use Oral Glucocorticoids Among Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients
Background/Purpose: It is unclear if the elevated risks of adverse events in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients are due to use of biologics or DMARDs, glucocorticoids…Abstract Number: 1054 • 2013 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Use Of Oral and Subcutaneous MTX In a Commercially Insured Rheumatoid Arthritis Population
Background/Purpose: Methotrexate (MTX) is the most commonly used medication in rheumatoid arthritis (RA), although use of oral and subcutaneous (SQ) preparations in real-world settings has…Abstract Number: 1055 • 2013 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Discontinuation Rates In Patients With RA Of Triple Disease Modifying Antirheumatic Therapy
Background/Purpose: Drug discontinuation rates are measures of effectiveness and are needed in health economic models. While a recent RCT demonstrated statistical equivalence of efficacy with…