Gender Differences in Pain Severity, Disability, Depression, and Widespread Pressure Pain Sensitivity in Patients with Fibromyalgia Syndrome Without Comorbid Conditions.
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Castro Sánchez, Adelaida María; Matarán-Peñarrocha, Guillermo Adolfo; López Rodríguez, María del Mar; Lara Palomo, Inmaculada Carmen; Arendt-Nielsen, L; [et al.]Date
2012Abstract
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Objectives: To determine the differences in pain, disability, depression, and pressure sensitivity between men and women with fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS), and to analyze the relationship between pain and pressure sensitivity in FMS.
Design: A cross-sectional study.
Setting: Gender differences in pain sensitivity in individuals with FMS have not been yet clarified.
Patients: Twenty-four men (age: 52 ± 6 years) and 24 age-matched women (age: 52 ± 5 years) with FMS diagnosed according to 1990 American College of Rheumatology criteria participated.
Outcome measures: Pressure pain thresholds (PPTs) over the 18 tender points and over the second metacarpal and tibialis anterior muscle were assessed. The intensity and duration of pain, tender point count, the Fibromyalgia Impact Questionnaire, and depression (Beck Depression Inventory-II) were calculated.
Results: Women reported higher intensity of pain, tender point count, and depression than men (P < 0.01). Men rep...
Palabra/s clave
Fisioterapia
Género
Fibromialgia