Fibromyalgia syndrome in children--an outcome study

摘要: OBJECTIVE To assess the outcome of fibromyalgia syndrome (FM) in a 30-month followup study children with FM. METHODS In original to prevalence FM healthy schoolchildren, we found 21 and an additional 7 fulfilling point count criterion only (11 18). Fifteen all were recruited for 2nd assessment our present study. children, 18 tender points (TP) was conducted by thumb palpation. Tenderness 9 TP sites as well 4 control further assessed using Chatillon dolorimeter. All questioned concerning presence widespread pain or aching. Children considered have if they met American College Rheumatology criteria diagnosis. RESULTS After 30 months, 11 15 (73%) no longer fibromyalgic. The mean significantly decreased from 12.5 4.6 (p < 0.001). tenderness threshold increased 2.4 3.4 kg 0.01), 4.1 5.6 0.05). Of initially only, none had developed Their 11.4 = 0.001), their thresholds 2.7 3.9 0.001) at 4.3 6.8 sites. CONCLUSION We suggest that is more favorable than adults. More studies are needed clarify longterm outcomes