Fibromyalgia & musculoskeletal pain
Unravelling the relationship between anxiety, autonomic nervous system dysfunction and fibromyalgia: a systematic review
Authors' conclusion
These findings suggest the presence of a possible common underlying mechanism contributing to the high comorbidity of ANS dysregulation and elevated anxiety symptoms in FM.
Study context
- Population
- Patients with fibromyalgia (FM)
- Outcome
- Relationship between elevated anxiety symptoms and reduced HRV
Pooled result
As reported in the abstract
Association between anxiety symptoms and HRV in FM
- Association between reduced heart rate variability (HRV) and elevated anxiety symptoms at rest widely supported by most studies
- Interventions improving HRV (exercise, psychotherapy, mind-body therapies) appear effective in reducing anxiety symptoms
Original publication
Unravelling the relationship between anxiety, autonomic nervous system dysfunction and fibromyalgia: a systematic review. Clin Exp Rheumatol. Published 16 January 2025. doi:10.
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