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  • Patient-Reported Outcomes

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  • Fibromyalgia is characterized by chronic widespread pain and fatigue.
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  • Limited research exists on the specific characteristics of fibromyalgia flares.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the frequency, duration, and triggers of symptom flares in fibromyalgia patients.
  • To understand patient-reported management strategies during flares.

Main Methods:

  • A prospective study involving 124 fibromyalgia patients recruited from outpatient clinics.
  • Patients underwent a minimum 6-month follow-up period.
  • Participants were instructed to record and describe any symptom worsening (flares).

Main Results:

  • 75% of patients (69 out of 124) reported at least one flare within 6 months.
  • The average number of flares per patient was 2, with a mean duration of 11 weeks.
  • Common triggers included continuous stress (56%), intense stress (39%), physical overexertion (37%), and climatic changes (36%).
  • Patients most frequently utilized rest and medication for flare management.

Conclusions:

  • Fibromyalgia flares are a common occurrence, affecting two-thirds of patients within a 6-month period.
  • The self-management strategies employed during flares align with patients' typical approaches to symptom worsening.
  • Understanding flare characteristics can inform patient education and management strategies.