ObjectivesClinically, associations have been observed between Sjögren’s syndrome and fibromyalgia. Nonetheless, population-based evidence evaluating the risk of Sjögren’s syndrome in fibromyalgia patients is lacking.
Shuo-Yan Gau+10 more
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Perceptions about the sexuality of women with fibromyalgia syndrome: a phenomenological study [PDF]
Aims: The aim of this study was to explore and understand the perceptions and experiences of women with fibromyalgia syndrome regarding their sexuality.
Ablin+50 more
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BackgroundFibromyalgia syndrome is the second most common chronic diffuse pain disorder and can have a lasting negative impact on the quality of life, pain, and physical function of people.
Jiping Chen+3 more
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Prevalence and clinical characteristics of fibromyalgia syndrome in individuals with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: A cross-sectional study [PDF]
Objective This study investigated the prevalence of fibromyalgia syndrome in individuals with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and examined its association with the demographic and clinical variables of these individuals.
Suat Konuk+3 more
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Can mastalgia be another somatic symptom in fibromyalgia syndrome?
OBJECTIVE: The purposes of this study were to determine the coexistence of mastalgia and fibromyalgia, to investigate the effects of this combination on pain patterns, and to discuss the status of breast pain in the diagnostic algorithm of fibromyalgia ...
Meral Sen+3 more
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Modulatory effects of transcranial direct current stimulation on sensory gating in Fibromyalgia Syndrome [PDF]
IntroductionSeveral studies have demonstrated a reduced habituation to redundant somatosensory stimulation (sensory gating) in Fibromyalgia Syndrome. Furthermore, anodal transcranial direct current stimulation has been shown to modulate somatosensory ...
Juan L. Terrasa+5 more
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Prevalência da síndrome do cólon irritável em pacientes com fibromialgia Prevalence of irritable bowel syndrome in patients with fibromyalgia [PDF]
INTRODUÇÃO: a síndrome da fibromialgia (FM) é uma síndrome dolorosa crônica comum na população em geral. Não apresenta qualquer processo inflamatório, distrófico ou degenerativo, e é considerada como conseqüente a disfunções neurofisiológicas envolvendo,
Milton Helfenstein Jr.+2 more
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Evaluation of Cognitive Performance in Patients with Fibromyalgia Syndrome: A Case–Control Study [PDF]
Patients with fibromyalgia syndrome tend to report deficits in cognitive functions; however, there is no clear consensus on which cognitive domains are impaired.
Francisco G. Fernández-Palacios+4 more
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Pain Biomarkers in Fibromyalgia Syndrome: Current Understanding and Future Directions
Fibromyalgia is a complex and heterogeneous clinical syndrome, mainly characterized by the presence of widespread pain, possibly associated with a variety of other symptoms.
M. Favretti+2 more
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Fibromyalgia Syndrome Pain in Men and Women: A Scoping Review
Fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) is a chronic musculoskeletal disorder of unknown etiology that affects up to 5.0% of the world population. It has a high female predominance, between 80 and 96%.
Ilga Ruschak+5 more
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