Abstract

Patients and methods: Thirty-three patients diagnosed as having FMS according to ACR 1990 criteria and 30 healthy subjects were enrolled in this study. Patient group was evaluated for age, disease duration, body mass index, medication, medical history, visual analog scala (VAS), sleeping disorders, Beck depression inventory, morning stiffness, fatigue, functional assessment (FIQ). In the laboratory examination, serum copper (Cu), zinc (Zn) and selenium (Se) levels were measured with atomic absorption spectrometer and serum magnesium (Mg) levels were analysed by spectrophotometer (Olympus 5180, Beckman Coulter kit) device.

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