ABSTRACT

In conclusion, the result of this study showed a statistical relationship between the increased BMI levels and FMS symptom severity that could be beneficial in clinical practice.

There were not statistically significant differences between PSS-10 and MMSE with body mass index (BMI) levels. There was a statistically significant difference between FIQ and BMI values.

The study comprised 33 FMS patients (mean age 41.21±7.6 years). The patients who have hypertension, hypercholesterolaemia or diabetes, chronic inflammatory disorders, cardiovascular-pulmonary diseases, rheumatological/endocrine diseases, using anticoagulant therapy or have thrombotic disorders, malignancies and pregnant women were excluded from the study. Fibromyalgia Impact Questionnaire (FIQ), Perceived Stress Scale (PSS-10) and Mini Mental State Examination tests were used. The data of FMS patients were recorded by the same physician.

To investigate the relationship between obesity with symptom severity and cognitive functions in Fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) patients.