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Fibromyalgia associated with female urethral syndrome
1Department of Internal Medicine, Hospital José M. Cullen, Santa Fe, Argentina.
Clinical Rheumatology
|March 1, 1994
Summary
Fibromyalgia patients often have female urethral syndrome (FUS). Treatments for both conditions showed partial response, suggesting a link between fibromyalgia and FUS in clinical evaluations.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Rheumatology
- Pain Management
Background:
- Fibromyalgia is a chronic pain disorder.
- Female urethral syndrome (FUS) is a condition causing urinary discomfort.
- The relationship between fibromyalgia and FUS requires further investigation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the prevalence of female urethral syndrome (FUS) in patients diagnosed with fibromyalgia.
- To compare the prevalence of FUS in fibromyalgia patients versus a control group.
- To assess treatment responses for both fibromyalgia and FUS.
Main Methods:
- A cohort of 212 fibromyalgia patients was evaluated.
- Diagnostic criteria for female urethral syndrome (FUS) were applied.
- A control group was used for comparison.
- Treatment protocols involving cyclobenzaprine, diazepam, and NSAIDs were administered.
Main Results:
- 18% (38 out of 212) of fibromyalgia patients met the criteria for FUS.
- No patients in the control group met the FUS criteria.
- Partial treatment response was observed for both fibromyalgia and FUS with the applied therapies.
Conclusions:
- Female urethral syndrome (FUS) appears to be prevalent in fibromyalgia patients.
- FUS should be considered during the clinical evaluation of fibromyalgia.
- Further research into the comorbidity and management of fibromyalgia and FUS is warranted.