Depressive mood and low social support are not associated with arthritis development in patients with seropositive arthralgia, although they predict increased musculoskeletal symptoms.
Jasmijn F M HollaMarian H van Beers-TasLotte A van de StadtRobert LandewéJos W R TwiskJoost DekkerDirkjan van SchaardenburgPublished in: RMD open (2018)
Although an effect on the development of arthritis could not be demonstrated, a strong longitudinal association was found between high depressive mood, low social support and clinical parameters. In persons with seropositive arthralgia, depressive symptoms and low social support may increase musculoskeletal symptoms.