A Single Centric Retrospective Study to Find the Prevalence of Fibromyalgia in Patients with Spondyloarthropathy

Abstract

Introduction: Fibromyalgia and spondyloarthropathy are both chronic musculoskeletal conditions that often present with overlapping symptoms, making accurate diagnosis and management challenging. Identifying the prevalence of fibromyalgia in patients with spondyloarthropathy is crucial for optimizing patient care and treatment strategies. Methods: This single-centric retrospective study aimed to determine the prevalence of fibromyalgia among patients diagnosed with spondyloarthropathy. Medical records of patients seen at Daradia pain hospital between January 2023 to December 2023 were reviewed. Patients meeting the criteria for spondyloarthropathy were included, and those with incomplete medical records were excluded. The diagnosis of fibromyalgia was based on AMOR criteria and sacroiliitis, and prevalence was calculated. Results: A total of 210 patients diagnosed with spondyloarthropathy were included in the study. Among them, 39 (18.57%) were male and 171 (81.42%) were female. Fibromyalgia was found in 80 (38.09%) patients among the diagnosed spondyloarthropathy patients Conclusion: This study provides valuable insights into the prevalence of fibromyalgia among patients diagnosed with spondyloarthropathy, highlighting the importance of considering and managing concurrent fibromyalgia in this population.