Abstract Number: 1881 • 2014 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Patients Who Fail Biologics Are More Likely to Have Concomitant Fibromyalgia
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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