Fibromyalgia syndrome is characterized by chronic pain, fatigue, sleep problems and functional symptoms. Fatigue, anxiety and depression disorders, poor quality of life, sleep disorders, decreased concentration, and impaired cognitive functions are non-specific pain-related symptoms. Various studies have reported decreased chest expansion, maximal ventilatory volume and maximal expiratory pressure in fibromyalgia patients with widespread body pain. Additionally, dyspnea is a symptom associated with respiratory muscle weakness and is associated with general fatigue. In these individuals, lower data are obtained in daily living activities and general health evaluation surveys. We did not find any study in the literature regarding the relationship between diaphragm thickness and fibromyalgia symptoms. In the light of these data, we aimed to evaluate the thickness of the diaphragm, one of the most important inspiratory muscles, in fibromyalgia patients.
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Fibromyalgia study form
Timeframe: Within 1 month of applying to the outpatient clinic
Pulmonary function test
Timeframe: Within 1 month of applying to the outpatient clinic
Ultrasonographic Diaphragm Thickness Measurement
Timeframe: Within 1 month of applying to the outpatient clinic
Fibromyalgia diagnostic criteria
Timeframe: Within 1 month of applying to the outpatient clinic
Fibromyalgia diagnostic criteria-Widespread pain index (WPI)
Timeframe: Within 1 month of applying to the outpatient clinic
Fibromyalgia diagnostic criteria-Symptom severity scale (SSS)
Timeframe: Within 1 month of applying to the outpatient clinic