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Fibromyalgia (FM) patients often experience ear issues like hearing loss and hyperacusis due to central amplification. These symptoms, including tinnitus and dizziness, are more prevalent in FM and linked to the underlying condition.

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Area of Science:

  • Otolaryngology
  • Rheumatology
  • Neuroscience

Background:

  • Fibromyalgia (FM) is characterized by widespread pain and numerous somatic complaints.
  • Central amplification of stimuli contributes to diverse symptoms in FM patients.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review and synthesize the existing literature on ear-related complaints in individuals diagnosed with fibromyalgia.

Main Methods:

  • A comprehensive literature search was conducted across major databases: PubMed/MEDLINE, Embase, Web of Science, and Scopus.
  • The review encompassed studies published from 1966 up to June 2023.

Main Results:

  • Seventeen studies were included, revealing a higher incidence of hearing loss (particularly high-frequency) and hyperacusis in FM patients.
  • Vestibular symptoms such as tinnitus and dizziness were reported in up to 87.0% of the sample.
  • A discrepancy between subjective reports and objective findings was noted, with varying correlations between FM severity and ear symptoms.

Conclusions:

  • Ear complaints in fibromyalgia are associated with the underlying disease mechanisms.
  • These symptoms may stem from the central amplification of sensory stimuli characteristic of FM.