Backgrounds: To observe the effects of aerobic exercise program on the illness symptoms and cardiopulmonary capacity of the patients with primary Fibromyalgia Syndrome (FMS) and to find out whether there is a difference or not in terms of cardiovascular capacity among the patients with primary FMS and sedentary healthy people. Materials and Methods: The study has been done on 20 female patients...

OBJECTIVE It is a traditional practice in the Alpine region of Trentino and Alto Adige (Italy) to use phytothermotherapeutic treatment with fermenting grass ("hay baths") for rheumatic diseases. However, despite its long history and popularity, a clinical validation of the efficacy and tolerability of the treatment has yet to be found in current literature. Fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) is charac...

We examined between and within-person variability, affective correlates, and diagnostic differences in daily fatigue in women with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), osteoarthritis (OA), and fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS). Two hundred and fifty-five female patients recruited from the community served as participants for this project. The patients had a physician-confirmed diagnosis of RA (n=89), OA (n=76)...

OBJECTIVES We determined the prevalence of fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) in a cohort of subjects with chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV), and the relationship to subject demographics, viral characteristics, and quality of life. METHODS In a cross-sectional study of a cohort of HCV-infected individuals, all subjects underwent a standard assessment including history, clinical examination, and functi...

OBJECTIVE To systematically review the efficacy of treatment of fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) with antidepressants. METHODS We screened Medline, PsychINFO, SCOPUS, and the Cochrane Library databases (through October 2007) and the reference sections of original studies, meta-analyses, and evidence-based guidelines and recommendations on antidepressants in FMS. Randomized controlled trials (RCTs)...

The prevalence of fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) of 1-2% in the general population associated with high disease-related costs and the conflicting data on treatment effectiveness had led to the development of evidence-based guidelines designed to provide patients and physicians guidance in selecting among the alternatives. Until now no evidence-based interdisciplinary (including patients) guideline...

BACKGROUND The etiology of fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) is inconclusive, but central mechanisms are well accepted for this pain condition. Myofascial pain syndrome (MPS) is one of the most common musculoskeletal pain diseases and is characterized by myofascial trigger points (MTrPs). It has been suggest that MTrPs have an important factor in the genesis of FMS. OBJECTIVE The purpose of the cur...

Pain and fatigue have been identified as core symptoms of fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS). Since both symptoms are also characteristic of hypocortisolemic disorders, reduced cortisol levels have been thought to promote an exacerbation of these FMS core symptoms by an enhanced reactivity of interleukin-6 (IL-6) levels. The aim of the current study was to investigate the pathophysiologic relevance of...

Fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) is a chronic, idiopathic condition of widespread musculoskeletal pain affecting more women than men. Even though clinical studies have provided evidence of altered central pain pathways, the lack of definitive pathogenesis or reliable objective markers has hampered development of effective treatments. Here we report that the neuropeptides corticotropin-releasing horm...

Introduction: Chronic pain patients who undergo to stressful events may experience worsening in pain, sleep, and quality of life (QoL). The primary objective this observational study was compare QoL sleep parameters before after the COVID-19 lockdown with Fibromyalgia Syndrome (FMS). psychological impact also assessed, as well emotional pandemic its correlations patient socio-demographics. Meth...