The Relationship Between Neuropathic Complaints and Central Sensitization in Fibromyalgia

Fibromyalgia (FM) is the prototype of a group of diseases known as central sensitivity syndromes, whose relationship with pain sensitization is well defined. Central sensitization (CS) is also one of the mechanisms involved in the pathophysiology of neuropathic pain. Neuropathic pain, which is a common complaint in FM patients, is likely to be one of the clinical manifestations of central sensitization. Therefore, in this study, it was aimed to investigate the relationship between CS and neuropathic pain.

Inclusion Criteria:Diagnosing fibromyalgia according to ACR 2016 criteriaBetween the ages of 18-65Agree to participate in the studyExclusion Criteria:History of concomitant systemic inflammatory disease, active infection and malignancyRefusing to participate in the studyPolyneuropathy, entrapment neuropathy, and radiculopathy are other diagnosed sources of neuropathic pain.