High Frequency of Fibromyalgia in Patients with Psoriatic Arthritis : A Pilot Study
Joint Authors
Khan, Muhammad Asim
James, Neena
Magrey, Marina N.
Antonelli, Maria
Source
Issue
Vol. 2013, Issue 2013 (31 Dec. 2013), pp.1-4, 4 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2013-02-14
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Background.
Widespread pain from fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) is observed in patients with psoriatic arthritis (PsA).
We hypothesized that there is increased frequency of FMS in patients with PsA that contributes to fatigue and pain.
Method.
We prospectively enrolled patients with PsA based on the Classification criteria for Psoriatic Arthritis and healthy subjects were used as controls.
The frequency of FMS was determined using London Fibromyalgia Epidemiologic Study Screening Questionnaire (LFESSQ) and Symptoms Intensity scale (SIs).
Results.
34 PsA patients and 44 controls fulfilled the inclusion criteria.
Median age of PsA patients was 52 years with 53.33% females.
Median age of controls was 50.5 years with 59% females.
FMS was present in 53.33% of PsA patients compared to 4.54% of the controls (P<0.001), based on LFESSQ.
37.50% of PsA had FMS compared to 6.66% of controls (P<0.001) based on SIs.
There was a significant correlation between LFESSQ and SIs in the psoriatic group (P=0.00243).
76.66% of PsA patients complained of fatigue compared to 40.90% of controls, but the mean fatigue score between the two groups was comparable (5.03 versus 5.18).
Conclusion.
FMS-associated pain and fatigue are significantly more frequent in patients with PsA compared to controls.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Magrey, Marina N.& Antonelli, Maria& James, Neena& Khan, Muhammad Asim. 2013. High Frequency of Fibromyalgia in Patients with Psoriatic Arthritis : A Pilot Study. Arthritis،Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-4.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Magrey, Marina N.…[et al.]. High Frequency of Fibromyalgia in Patients with Psoriatic Arthritis : A Pilot Study. Arthritis No. 2013 (2013), pp.1-4.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Magrey, Marina N.& Antonelli, Maria& James, Neena& Khan, Muhammad Asim. High Frequency of Fibromyalgia in Patients with Psoriatic Arthritis : A Pilot Study. Arthritis. 2013. Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-496838
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-496838