Lack of correlation between the mean tender point score and self-reported pain in fibromyalgia

Autor: Jacobs, Johannes W.G., Rasker, Johannes J., van der Heide, Agnes, Boersma, Johannes, de Blecourt, Alida C.E., Griep, Eduard N., van Rijswijk, Martin H., Bijlsma, Johannes W.J.
Rok vydání: 1996
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Zdroj: Arthritis & rheumatism, 9(2), 105-111. Wiley
ISSN: 0004-3591
Popis: Objectives: To study the validity and nature of self-assessed symptoms among patients with fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) and to compare our data with findings reported in the US. To determine whether tender point scores correlate with self-reported pain and other symptoms and to study the influence of disease duration. - Methods: Tender point scores were assessed in 113 consecutive patients with FMS. All patients completed 2 self-assessment questionnaires (an extended Campbell list, the Enschede Fibromyalgia Questionnaire, and the Dutch Arthritis Impact Measurement Scales). Results: The self-assessed symptoms of the Dutch FMS patients seem to be valid and are comparable with those of American patients. No association between disease duration and number of self-reported symptoms was found. An association between self-reported pain and mean tender point score was lacking for patients with disease of shorter duration and was weak for patients with disease of longer duration. Conclusions: The use of a self-report questionnaire for patients with FMS is feasible and appears to be valid. Tender point scores and self-reported pain represent very different aspects of pain in FMS.
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