IMPACTO DA FIBROMIALGIA NA QUALIDADE DE VIDA DE PACIENTES ASSISTIDAS NO CRER, EM GOIÂNIA, GOIÁS.

Abstract

Fibromyalgia syndrome is characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain and stiffness; sleep disturbances, feeling tired upon waking and the presence of specific tender points during palpation. The disease affects more women than men and exerts a major negative impact on the lives of patients. The objective of this study was to investigate the symptoms and the impact of fibromyalgia on quality of life of a group of 50 women clinically diagnosed with the disease and under treatment at CRER (Centro de Reabilitação e Readaptação Dr. Henrique Santillo), in Goiânia, Goiás. The symptomatology and quality of life were evaluated through the FIQ (Fibromyalgia Impact Questionnaire). The results have shown that fibromyalgia affected significantly the functional capacity of the patients, preventing the ability to work and carry out the household chores in 92% of cases and the development of daily activities in 32% of cases. The well being of the patients was seriously compromised in 86% of patients; 82% reported extreme tiredness; 56% reported very intense degree of pain and 54% reported severe morning stiffness, to awaken. Strong anxiety was reported by 74% and 56% of the patients reported severe depression. It is concluded that, in the analysis group, symptoms of fibromyalgia has an important negative impact on quality of life of patients, with consequent restriction of their daily physical activities, besides social and family isolation.