Background It is acknowledged that fibromyalgia (FM) as a medical (rheumatological)
disorder and major depressive disorder (MDD) as a mental disorder often co-occurs, but the …

Abstract Background and Objective People with fibromyalgia (FM) often report having
difficulty with emotional identification and expression, and this “alexithymia” may contribute …

Abstract Background: The mat Pilates method is the therapeutic modalities which can be
used in fibromyalgia treatment. Although there are no well-designed studies that prove the …

Fibromyalgia is a severe chronic pain condition that affects every aspect of life. Causes of
the condition remain unclear, and quantitative research cannot account for patients' …

Here, we report an investigation on the accuracy of the Toronto Alexithymia Scale, a
measure to assess alexithymia, a multidimensional construct often associate to fibromyalgia …

Background: Pain, sleep disturbances, and mood disorders are considered common
symptoms of fibromyalgia (FM). However, the interactions that are established between them …

Fibromyalgia syndrome is a chronic rheumatic disorder characterized by generalized and
widespread musculoskeletal pain. It is associated with several secondary symptoms such as …

Aim This study aimed to investigate psychiatric disorders in Iranian female patients with
fibromyalgia (FM). Design Female patients, newly diagnosed with FM, were interviewed by a …

Fibromyalgia (FM) is characterised by chronic, continuous, widespread pain, often
associated with a sense of fatigue, non-restorative sleep and physical exhaustion. Due to …

Objective This systematic review aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of different
interventions at reducing pain-related fear in people with fibromyalgia and to analyze …