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Self-perceived cognitive function and neuropsychological performance in women with fibromyalgia

Rev. méd. Chile; 150 (11), 2022
BACKGROUND: Cognitive dysfunction is a common complain in patients with fibromyalgia (FM). Aim: To assess the perceived cognitive function and cognitive performance in women with FM. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Cross-sectional study including 100 women with FM (FMG) and 100 healthy controls (CG). Self-perceive...

Behavior-analytic intervention for women with fibromyalgia and insomnia: a single subject design

Psicol. reflex. crit; 34 (), 2021
Abstract This study evaluated the effects in the pain and sleep, and the clinic significance after an analytic-behavioral intervention to manage the condition of the physical and interpersonal environment related to pain. Four women with fibromyalgia and insomnia participated in a study with intervention...

La depresión: un desafío en la práctica médica general
La depresión: un desafío en la práctica médica general

Asociada o no a una enfermedad orgánica, la depresión tiene gran prevalencia en la práctica médica pero es subdiagnosticada. El trastorno del ánimo suele coexistir con variadas quejas somáticas y dolores crónicos, configurando síndromes mixtos con un diagnóstico diferencial complejo. En este art...

Multidisciplinary protocol for the management of fibromyalgia associated with imbalance. Our experience and literature review

SUMMARY OBJECTIVE We reported our multidisciplinary protocol for the management of fibromyalgia associated with imbalance. Our aim was to verify the effectiveness of a proprioceptive training program as a complementary therapy for a traditional protocol of education, mindfulness, and exercise training ...

Rheumatoid arthritis seems to have DMARD treatment decision influenced by fibromyalgia

Rev. bras. reumatol; 57 (5), 2017
Abstract Objective: To compare DMARD use in patients with and without FM over time, including overtreatment and undertreatment rates in both groups. Methods: A prospective cohort study with patients attending an RA outpatient clinic was conducted. Participants were consecutively recruited between March...

Impacts of social support on symptoms in Brazilian women with fibromyalgia

Rev. bras. reumatol; 57 (3), 2017
ABSTRACT We aimed to assess the impact of social support on symptoms in Brazilian women with FM. An observational, descriptive study enrolling 66 women who met the 1990 American College of Rheumatology (ACR) criteria. Social support was measured by the Social Support Survey (MOS-SSS), functionality was e...

Frequency of fibromyalgia syndrome in patients with central serous chorioretinopathy

Arq. bras. oftalmol; 80 (1), 2017
ABSTRACT Purpose: To ınvestigate frequency of fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) among patients with central serous chorioretinopathy (CSCR). Methods: The study included 83 patients with CSCR and 201 age- and sex-matched healthy controls; the mean age was 47.5 ± 11.3 years in the CSCR group (18 women; 2...

Depression, sexuality and fibromyalgia syndrome: clinical findings and correlation to hematological parameters

Arq. neuropsiquiatr; 74 (11), 2016
ABSTRACT Fibromyalgia (FM) is characterized by chronic pain and comorbidities. Objective To investigate sexuality and depression in women with FM compared with controls and to correlate the findings with hematological parameters. Methods 33 women with FM and 19 healthy women were included and evaluat...

A prática de caminhada diminui a depressão em pacientes com síndrome da fibromialgia

Introdução: A síndrome da fibromialgia é uma doença caracterizada por dor muscular generalizada e crônica, sendo comum o surgimento de depressão nessas pacientes. Objetivo: Verificar o efeito de 16 sessões da prática de um programa de caminhada sobre a depressão em mulheres com fibromialgia. M...

Temporomandibular disorders in fibromyalgia patients: are there different pain onset?

Arq. neuropsiquiatr; 74 (3), 2016
ABSTRACT Objective To identify temporomandibular disorders (TMD) symptoms in two groups of fibromyalgia patients according to the temporal relation between the onset of facial pain (FP) and generalized body pain (GBP). Cross-sectional study design: Fifty-three consecutive women with fibromyalgia and FP...