Fibromyalgia and the Prediction of Two ‐Year Changes in Functional Status in Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients

ConclusionBoth the presence of FM and increasing number of FM symptoms predicted worsening of functional status among individuals with RA. Among individuals with RA and FM, the magnitude of the difference in changes in MDHAQ was 4‐ to 7‐fold higher than typical changes in MDHAQ score among individuals with established RA.

Source: Arthritis Care and Research - November 14, 2017 Category: Rheumatology Authors: Hyein Kim, Jing Cui, Michelle Frits, Christine Iannaccone, Jonathan Coblyn, Nancy A. Shadick, Michael E. Weinblatt, Yvonne C. Lee Tags: Original Article Source Type: research