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Fibromyalgia: one year in review 2024

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  1. Rheumatology Unit, Università Politecnica delle Marche, Carlo Urbani Hospital, Jesi, Ancona, Italy. dica.marco@yahoo.it
  2. Rheumatology Unit, Università Politecnica delle Marche, Carlo Urbani Hospital, Jesi, Ancona, Italy.
  3. Rheumatology Unit, Università Politecnica delle Marche, Carlo Urbani Hospital, Jesi, Ancona, Italy.
  4. Rheumatology Unit, IRCCS Ospedale Galeazzi Sant'Ambrogio, Milano, Italy.
  5. Rheumatology Unit, Department of Internal Clinical, Anesthesiologic and Cardiovascular Sciences, Sapienza University of Rome, Italy.
  6. Unità di Ricerca Clinica, Gruppo Ospedaliero Moncucco, Lugano, Switzerland.
  7. Rheumatology Unit, IRCCS Ospedale Galeazzi Sant’Ambrogio, Milan, and Department of Biomedical and Clinical Sciences, University of Milan, Italy.

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PMID: 38607678 [PubMed]

Received: 26/02/2024
Accepted : 21/03/2024
In Press: 10/04/2024

Abstract

Fibromyalgia (FM) remains a condition with a pathogenesis that is not completely understood, affecting a significant portion of the global population. This article summarises the main advances in FM during the last year. Even in 2023, research on FM was notably active. From a clinimetric perspective, studies have been conducted to evaluate the possibilities of interchanging the primary indices of disease severity, primarily for studies with substantial case numbers. Regarding FM pathogenesis, ongoing research focuses on small fiber neuropathy: some studies have documented its association with central sensitisation, while others have revealed distinct sensory profiles in patients with FM and small fiber neuropathy compared to those solely with small fiber neuropathy. Dorsal root ganglia seem to play a crucial role in the pathogenesis of FM as they host satellite glial cells, which are targeted by pain-driving immunoglobulin G. These antibodies have been identified in a subset of patients exhibiting high symptom severity. An important study conducted on animal models confirmed the role of neuroinflammation at the level of dorsal root ganglia, in this case mediated by polymorphonuclear neutrophils. Mounting evidence underscores the link between COVID-19 and the persistence of FM symptoms after recovery. In identifying potential biomarkers aiding FM diagnosis, research has also concentrated on studying the expression of specific circulating microRNAs. Recent discoveries have unveiled novel therapeutic strategies for FM, especially focused in non-pharmacological interventions. This includes a focus on non-invasive brain stimulation and exercise programs, all directed towards relieving symptoms and improving functionality in individuals affected by the condition.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.55563/clinexprheumatol/mbyi1n

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