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Psychometric properties and validation of the polish version of the Fibromyalgia Impact Questionnaire (FIQ-Pol)
BackgroundFibromyalgia (FM) is a chronic condition characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain, fatigue, intestinal disorders, mood swings, and...
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Effects of progressive intensity resistance training on the impact of fibromyalgia: protocol for a blinded randomized controlled trial
BackgroundFibromyalgia guidelines indicate that exercise is critical in the management of fibromyalgia, and there is evidence that patients with...
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The effect of earthquake on fibromyalgia: a comparison of patients on medication and without medication
Introduction / objectivesStressful events like earthquakes might worsen the symptoms of fibromyalgia, although the influence of medications on these...
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The impact of COVID-19 pandemic on mental and physical wellbeing in women with fibromyalgia: a longitudinal mixed-methods study
ObjectiveThe COVID-19 pandemic has strongly influenced psychological and physical health worldwide. The aim of this study was to examine the impact...
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Symptoms in women with fibromyalgia after performing physical activity: the role of pain catastrophizing and disease impact
IntroductionWalking is an effective treatment for symptoms’ management in patients with fibromyalgia. However, despite its benefits, fibromyalgia...
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The effect of vitamin D treatment on quality of life in patients with fibromyalgia
BackgroundFibromyalgia is a syndrome characterized by chronic widespread pain accompanied by fatigue, disrupted sleep quality, cognitive impairments,...
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Do the instruments used to assess fibromyalgia symptoms according to American College of Rheumatology criteria generate similar scores in other chronic musculoskeletal pain?
BackgroundAs with fibromyalgia, several musculoskeletal disorders are characterized by chronic pain, raising a clinical question – do the instruments...
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Impact of resilience on disease severity and psychiatric comorbidities in patients with fibromyalgia
BackgroundResilience is the process of adjusting successfully in the face of adversity, trauma, threats, or severe stress, such as serious health...
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Prevalence of fibromyalgia among university students and its impact on their health-related quality of life: a survey-based study from Egypt
BackgroundUniversity students are more likely to experience stress, anxiety, and depression. All these factors are regarded as psychological...
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Aquatic therapy improves self-reported sleep quality in fibromyalgia patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis
BackgroundThis systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of aquatic therapy on pain, sleep quality, psychological...
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The impact of fibromyalgia syndrome on obstructive sleep apnea syndrome in terms of pain threshold, daytime symptoms, anxiety, depression, disease severity, and sleep quality: a polysomnographic study
BackgroundCurrent studies have focused on the association of fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) and obsctructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS). Results of...
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Evaluation of fibromyalgia frequency and quality of life in Notalgia paresthetica patients
Based on the presence of chronic pain and the potential use of common treatment agents in Notalgia Paresthetica (NP) and Fibromyalgia Syndrome (FMS)...
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Social costs associated with fibromyalgia in Spain
BackgroundFibromyalgia is a chronic rheumatic disease of unknown aetiology, highly disabling and mainly affecting women. The aim of our work is to...
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Duloxetine for fibromyalgia syndrome: a systematic review and meta-analysis
IntroductionThe optimal dose of duloxetine in the management of fibromyalgia remains still controversial. Therefore, a systematic review and...
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The “self” in pain: high levels of schema-enmeshment worsen fibromyalgia impact
ObjectiveChronic pain can have detrimental effects on quality of life and a profound impact on one’s identity. The Pictorial Representation of...
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The Prevalence and Nature of Eating and Swallowing Problems in Adults with Fibromyalgia: A Systematic Review
Fibromyalgia is a complex chronic pain condition characterized by widespread pain, fatigue, cognitive dysfunction, and sleep disturbances. People...
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Physiotherapists’ adherence to Clinical Practice Guidelines in fibromyalgia: a cross-sectional online survey
To evaluate the level of knowledge and adherence to Clinical Practice Guidelines on fibromyalgia of physiotherapists in Spain. A cross-sectional...
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Abnormal functional neurocircuitry underpinning emotional processing in fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia, a condition characterized by chronic pain, is frequently accompanied by emotional disturbances. Here we aimed to study brain activation...
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Effects of perceptive rehabilitation and mobilization methods on symptoms and disability in patients with fibromyalgia: A preliminary randomized control trial
BackgroundCurrently, there is no definitive cure for fibromyalgia. Instead, treatments focus of reducing symptoms and disability.
Aims ...
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Serum paraoxonase activities, nitric oxide, and malondialdehyde levels are altered in patients with primary fibromyalgia syndrome
BackgroundFibromyalgia patients who are exposed to extreme oxidative stress may face more severe clinical features or oxidative stress may be...
