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Abstracts tagged "fibromyalgia"

  • Abstract Number: 1881 • 2014 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting

    Patients Who Fail Biologics Are More Likely to Have Concomitant Fibromyalgia

    Robert S. Katz1 and Jessica L. Polyak2, 1Rush Medical College, Chicago, IL, 2Rheumatology Associates, Chicago, IL

    Background/Purpose: One area not assessed by studies to evaluate the efficacy of new medications in patients with inflammatory arthritis is whether the patient may have…
  • Abstract Number: 2338 • 2014 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting

    Cost-Effectiveness and Yield of Different Recruitment Strategies Utilized in an Exercise Trial of Fibromyalgia Patients

    Anna Schmid1, William F. Harvey1, Lori Lyn Price2 and Chenchen Wang1, 1Rheumatology, Tufts Medical Center, Boston, MA, 2Institute for Clinical Research and Health Policy Studies, Tufts Medical Center, Boston, MA

    Background/Purpose In a large-scale clinical trial with a long-term outcome, it is essential to use recruitment strategies that are both cost-effective and likely to yield…
  • Abstract Number: 1384 • 2014 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting

    Fibromyalgia and Its Effect on Treatment Response in Early Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients  

    Josefina Durán Santa Cruz1, Bernard Combe2, Jingbo Niu1, Nathalie Rincheval3, Cécile Gaujoux-Viala4 and David T. Felson5, 1Clinical Epidemiology Research and Training Unit, Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, MA, 2Immuno-Rhumatologie, Hôpital Lapeyronie, Montpellier, France, 3Institut Universitaire de Recherche Clinique, Montpellier, France, 4EA 2415, Montpellier I University, Nîmes University Hospital, Rheumatology Department, Nîmes, France, 5Clinical Epidemiology Unit, Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, MA

    Background/Purpose: Fibromyalgia (FM) occurs commonly in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and its effect on treatment response is unknown. In this study we aimed to…
  • Abstract Number: 2083 • 2014 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting

    Evaporative Dry-Eye Disease and Aqueous Deficient Dry-Eye Disease Associated with Fibromyalgia

    William Pachas1, Jack Greiner2,3,4,5 and Paula Oliver2,3,4,6, 1Center for Rheumatology, Osteoporosis and Fibromyalgia, Boston, MA, 2The Schepens Eye Research Institute, Boston, MA, 3Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Boston, MA, 4Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, 5The Boston Ocular Surface Center, Boston, ME, 6The Boston Ocular Surface Center, Boston, MA

    Background/Purpose Fibromyalgia (FM) patients with ocular discomfort often describe symptoms characteristic of dry eye diseases, but frequently do not fulfill criteria diagnostic of Sjögrens syndrome.…
  • Abstract Number: 1337 • 2014 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting

    Mindfulness Is Associated with Symptom Severity and Pain Impact in Patients with Fibromyalgia

    Emily Wolcott1, William F. Harvey2, Lori Lyn Price3, Jeffrey B. Driban2, Nani Morgan4, Lucas Morgan1 and Chenchen Wang2, 1Tufts Medical Center, Boston, MA, 2Rheumatology, Tufts Medical Center, Boston, MA, 3Institute for Clinical Research and Health Policy Studies, Tufts Medical Center, Boston, MA, 4Internal Medicine Residency Program, University of Hawaii, Honolulu, HI

    Background/Purpose: Mindfulness is attention to and awareness of present experiences (e.g. physical sensations, emotions, thoughts) in a nonjudgmental way. Initial evidence suggests that increased mindfulness…
  • Abstract Number: 2077 • 2014 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting

    A New Tender Point on the Plantar Arch in Primary Juvenile Fibromyalgia: A Potential Point to be Considered

    Walter J. Spindler1, Cecilia Santarelli2, Alberto J. Spindler2, Alberto Berman2, Horacio Berman2 and Mirta Santana2, 1Tucuman, Centro Medico Privado de Reumatologia, Tucuman, Argentina, 2Centro Medico Privado de Reumatologia, Tucuman, Argentina

    Background/Purpose Juvenile Primary Fibromyalgia Syndrome (JPFS) is a chronic and complex musculoskeletal disorder that may cause diffuse pain accompanied by defined tender points. Diagnostic dilemmas…
  • Abstract Number: 1117 • 2014 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting

    Fibromyalgia Patients Taking Opioids Have Low Self-Efficacy and High Pain Catastrophizing but No Reduction in Pain or Improvement in Activity

    Joseph Adu1, Cecilia P. Chung1, Li Alemo Munters1,2, Leon Darghosian1, Rebecca Spitz3, Dana Dailey3, Barbara Rakel3,4, Kathleen Sluka4,5 and Leslie J. Crofford6, 1Medicine, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN, 2Medicine, Karolinska Institute, Stockholm, Sweden, 3Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Science, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA, 4College of Nursing, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA, 5Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Science, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA, 6Div of Rheumatology & Immunology, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN

    Background/Purpose: Fibromyalgia (FM) is a chronic disease of unknown etiology characterized by diffuse pain leading to fatigue, unrefreshing sleep and mood disturbances. The Fibromyalgia Activity…
  • Abstract Number: 2075 • 2014 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting

    The Lumbar Spine in Fibromyalgia

    Robert S. Katz1, Alexandra Small2 and Anthony Farkasch3, 1Rush Medical College, Chicago, IL, 2University of Illinois College of Medicine, Chicago, IL, 3Rheumatology Associates, Chicago, IL

    Background/Purpose: Radiographs of the lumbar spine appear normal in fibromyalgia.  However, a previous study (ArthRheum50:134, 2004) found a reduced lordotic curve in the cervical spine…
  • Abstract Number: 1116 • 2014 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting

    Mindfulness Is Associated with Sleep Quality Among Patients with Fibromyalgia

    Yuan Zhang1, Lori Lyn Price2, Nani Morgan3, Lucas Morgan4 and Chenchen Wang5, 1School of Nursing, University of Massachusetts Lowell, Lowell, MA, 2Institute for Clinical Research and Health Policy Studies, Tufts Medical Center, Boston, MA, 3Internal Medicine Residency Program, University of Hawaii, Honolulu, HI, 4Clinical Psychology, University of Massachusetts, Honolulu, HI, 5Rheumatology, Tufts Medical Center, Boston, MA

    Background/Purpose: Mindfulness is the ability to observe, describe, or be aware of present moment experiences without judgment or reactivity. Previous literature suggests that mindfulness-based interventions…
  • Abstract Number: 2074 • 2014 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting

    Hypervigilance and FMS

    Robert S. Katz, Rush Medical College, Chicago, IL

    Background/Purpose:   In dangerous environments, hypervigilance conveys  a survival value. A cave dweller who sleeps lightly and startles easily might escape a prowling  bear  while…
  • Abstract Number: 1112 • 2014 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting

    Cognitive Symptoms in  Fibromyalgia Patients Compared with Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients

    Robert S. Katz1, Ben J Small2, Alexandra Small3 and Susan Shott4, 1Rush Medical College, Chicago, IL, 2MacNeal Hospital, Berwyn, IL, 3University of Illinois College of Medicine, Chicago, IL, 4Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL

    Background/Purpose:  Many fibromyalgia symdrome (FMS)  patients report impaired mental function (fibrofog.) We compared FMS and RA patients with respect to symptoms of impaired cognition.  Methods:…
  • Abstract Number: 2066 • 2014 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting

    Ultra Orthodox Religious Orientation Associated with Reduced Rates of Pain, Anxiety and Fatigue in a Population Based Study

    Valerie Aloush and Jacob N. Ablin, Rheumatology, Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center, Tel Aviv, Israel

    Background/Purpose Chronic pain, disturbed sleep and fatigue, as well as anxiety and depression, are symptoms characteristic of the fibromyalgia syndrome. These symptoms, as well as…
  • Abstract Number: 1109 • 2014 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting

    Impact of Age on Symptom Severity and Disease Management at Fibromyalgia Diagnosis

    Emmanouil Rampakakis1, Mary-Ann Fitzcharles2, Peter A. Ste-Marie3, John S. Sampalis1 and Yoram Shir3, 1JSS Medical Research, Montreal, QC, Canada, 2Rheumatology and Pain Management Unit, McGill University Health Centre, Montreal, QC, Canada, 3Alan Edwards Pain Management Unit, McGill University Health Centre, Montreal, QC, Canada

    Background/Purpose: Population studies indicate that older persons experience more pain generally. Fibromyalgia (FM) affects persons of all ages, with previous studies on the impact of…
  • Abstract Number: 2065 • 2014 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting

    A Cross-Sectional Analysis of Psychological Symptoms, Sleep Quality, and Functional Balance in Fibromyalgia

    Vicky Chen1, William F. Harvey2, Jeffrey B. Driban2, Mei Chung3, Lori Lyn Price4 and Chenchen Wang2, 1Tufts University School of Medicine, Boston, MA, 2Rheumatology, Tufts Medical Center, Boston, MA, 3Department of Public Health and Community Medicine, Tufts University School of Medicine, Boston, MA, 4Institute for Clinical Research and Health Policy Studies, Tufts Medical Center, Boston, MA

    Background/Purpose Previous studies suggest that FM may be associated with worse balance and falls. Balance requires the coordination of motor, sensory (ex. visual and vestibular),…
  • Abstract Number: 1103 • 2014 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting

    Analgesic and Anti-Hyperalgesic Effects of Deep Dry Needling Therapy in Fibromyalgia Patients

    B Casanueva1, P Rivas2, R López-Mejías3, F Genre3, J Llorca4 and MA González-Gay3, 1Rheumatologist. Rheumatology Service at the Specialist Clinic of Cantabria, Santander, Spain, 2Physical Therapist. Specialist Clinic of Cantabria, Santander, Spain, 3Epidemiology, Genetics and Atherosclerosis Research Group on Systemic Inflammatory Diseases, Rheumatology Division, IDIVAL, Santander, Spain, 4Department of Epidemiology and Computational Biology, School of Medicine, University of Cantabria, and CIBER Epidemiología y Salud Pública (CIBERESP), IDIVAL, Santander, Spain

    Background/Purpose: Patients with fibromyalgia (FM) complain of widespread chronic pain from deep tissues including muscles. Previous research highlights the relevance of impulse input from deep…
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