Article
Catechol-O-methyltransferase Val158Met polymorphism influences anxiety, depression, and disability, but not pressure pain sensitivity, in women with fibromyalgia syndrome.
The journal of pain - 1 Nov 2012
Fernández-de-Las-Peñas César, Ambite-Quesada Silvia, Gil-Crujera Antonio, Cigarán-Méndez Margarita, Peñacoba-Puente Cecilia
Abstract excerpt
UNLABELLED: Our aim was to assess the relationship of the Val158Met polymorphism to pain, anxiety, depression, functional ability, and pressure pain sensitivity in women with fibromyalgia (FMS). One hundred (n = 100) women with FMS diagnosed according to the American College of Rheumatology criteria participated. A numerical pain rate scale (0-10) was used to assess the intensity of pain; the Hospital Anxiety and...
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