Prevalence of Fibromyalgia in Growth Hormone Deficient Adults

David S. Hallegua Division of Rheumatology and Endocrinology, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center/UCLA School of Medicine, Los Angeles, CA, 90048Correspondence[email protected]

Daniel J. Wallace Division of Rheumatology and Endocrinology, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center/UCLA School of Medicine, Los Angeles, CA, 90048

Stuart Silverman Division of Rheumatology and Endocrinology, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center/UCLA School of Medicine, Los Angeles, CA, 90048

Vivien Bonert Division of Rheumatology and Endocrinology, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center/UCLA School of Medicine, Los Angeles, CA, 90048

Ruchi Mathur Division of Rheumatology and Endocrinology, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center/UCLA School of Medicine, Los Angeles, CA, 90048

James R. Klinenberg Division of Rheumatology and Endocrinology, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center/UCLA School of Medicine, Los Angeles, CA, 90048

Abstract

Objective: To demonstrate if growth hormone [GH] deficiency is associated with fibromyalgia [FMS].

Methods: The prevalence of FMS was evaluated in 19 adults with GH deficiency who were randomized to either GH or placebo replacement.

Results: Of the nine patients on GH, one patient fulfilled criteria for FMS compared to four out of 10 patients on placebo.

Conclusion: Growth hormone deficiency may be associated with FMS.

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