Abstract
Objective: From previous studies, it is known that the association between fibromyalgia and thyroid autoimmunity diseases exists. On the other hand, it was recently suggested that in many cases thyroid hormone treatment might be unnecessary. The aim of our study is to explore the thyroid hormone treatment among primary health care fibromyalgia patients. Our study is cross-sectional and based on fibromyalgia study from the city of Nokia Health Center. Clinical examination was performed to participants, patients filled five questionnaires and information from electronic patient records was gathered. In addition to other parameters, we studied patient’s thyroid function levels at the beginning of thyroid hormone treatment. Results: From those patients participating in the study (n = 103), 34% (n = 33) had thyroid hormone treatment. From those taking thyroid hormone treatment, 48% (n = 16) had information regarding the initial TSH and T4-V levels at the beginning of the treatment. 37% (n = 6) of them had normal thyroid function. Small sample size and data gathered from single health center effects on the generalizability of our findings. However, we suggest further studies to confirm the potential association between fibromyalgia and inappropriate thyroid hormone treatment.
Original language | English |
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Article number | 83 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Bmc Research Notes |
Volume | 15 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Feb 2022 |
Publication type | A1 Journal article-refereed |
Keywords
- Cross-sectional study
- Drug prescription
- Family practice
- Fibromyalgia
- Thyroid hormone treatment
Publication forum classification
- Publication forum level 1
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology(all)