The impact of fatigue on people with Fibromyalgia Syndrome: A survey

Introduction Fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) is a common pain syndrome associated with fatigue and anxiety. The aim of this survey was to determine the impact of fatigue on the quality of life (QoL) of people with FMS and to explore the relationships between fatigue, pain, and anxiety. Methods A postal...

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Published in:Musculoskeletal care 2023-12, Vol.21 (4), p.1175-1181
Main Authors: McToal, Martina, McVeigh, Rachel Christina, McVeigh, Joseph G.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Anxiety
Anxiety - etiology
chronic pain
fatigue
Fatigue - etiology
Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia - diagnosis
Humans
Pain
Quality of Life
survey
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Summary:Introduction Fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) is a common pain syndrome associated with fatigue and anxiety. The aim of this survey was to determine the impact of fatigue on the quality of life (QoL) of people with FMS and to explore the relationships between fatigue, pain, and anxiety. Methods A postal survey was conducted among support groups. Demographic data were collected and participants were asked to complete the Multi‐dimensional Assessment of Fatigue Scale (MAF) and two visual analog scales (VAS) measuring pain and anxiety. Data were analysed using descriptive statistics, and relationships between variables were explored using Pearson's correlation coefficient and Fisher's Exact Probability Test. Ethical approval was granted from Ulster University's research ethics committee. Results A response rate of 52.5% was achieved (105/200). Fatigue was found to severely impact the QoL of those with FMS. From the MAF, a mean Global Fatigue Index score of 40.7 (range 1 = no fatigue—50 = severe fatigue) was calculated. Fatigue was significantly associated with both pain (r = 0.674) and anxiety (r = 0.546) (both p values 
ISSN:1478-2189
1557-0681
DOI:10.1002/msc.1799