Table 1.
Patient characteristics and FM symptoms reported by patients from Latin America and Europe
| Patient characteristics or symptoms (%) | Latin America (N = 300) | Europe (N = 600) |
|---|---|---|
| Gender, Female |
93% |
85% |
| Age, years |
|
|
| 18-35 |
19% |
22% |
| 36-44 |
21% |
25% |
| 45-59 |
41% |
33% |
| 60-74 |
16% |
17% |
| 75+ |
1% |
4% |
| Average number of symptoms |
11.2 |
6.9 |
|
Common symptoms experienceda |
|
|
| Chronic/widespread pain |
92%* |
62% |
| Problems sleeping |
84%* |
49% |
| Fatigue |
88%* |
46% |
| Headaches |
84%* |
61% |
| Facial pain |
52%* |
42% |
| Heightened sensitivity to touch |
73%* |
50% |
| Difficulty concentrating |
78%* |
52% |
| Numbness &/or tingling sensations |
82%* |
42% |
| Feelings of anxiety |
79%* |
28% |
| Feelings of depression |
80%* |
41% |
| Joint pain |
89%* |
59% |
| Stiffness |
77%* |
49% |
| Leg cramps |
75%* |
47% |
| Low back pain | 83%* | 55% |
a 14 common symptoms were given.
* P < 0.05.