The Prevalence of Fibromyalgia Syndrome in Active Duty Military Personnel.

Katrina M Lawrence-WolffJay B HiggsStacey Young-McCaughanJim MintzEdna B FoaPatricia A ResickKevin M KellyDouglas M MaurerAdam M BorahJeffrey S YarvisBrett T LitzBernard A HildebrandDouglas E WilliamsonAlan L Petersonnull null

Published in: Arthritis care & research (2021)

The prevalence of FM in active duty service members preparing to deploy is similar to that reported for the general population of the U.S., but higher than expected for a predominantly male cohort. Furthermore, the prevalence of FM was significantly higher in service members with comorbid PTSD and highest among those seeking treatment for PTSD. Further investigation is needed to determine the factors linking PTSD and FM.

Keyphrases

posttraumatic stress disorder
risk factors
mental health
social support
case report
depressive symptoms
combination therapy
smoking cessation