Potential Mediators between Fibromyalgia and C-Reactive protein: Results from a Large U.S. Community Survey.
Termeh FeinbergUsha SambamoorthiChrista LillyKim Karen InnesPublished in: BMC musculoskeletal disorders (2017)
Findings from this large cross-sectional study indicate a significant positive cross-sectional association of Fibromyalgia to serum C-reactive protein may be explained, in part, by BMI and comorbidity. Prospective research is needed to confirm this, and clarify the potential mediating influence of obesity and comorbid conditions on this relationship.