The effect of fibromyalgia syndrome on female patients diagnosed with chronic migraine

Patients with chronic migraine and fibromyalgia syndrome experience an average of higher headache days compared to those with chronic migraine alone.

• The number of patients reporting phonophobia is significantly greater in those with both chronic migraine and fibromyalgia syndrome.
• Central sensitization scores are notably higher in chronic migraine patients with fibromyalgia syndrome.
• Quality of life measures, including physical function and emotional well-being, are lower in chronic migraine patients with fibromyalgia syndrome.
• Sleep duration is significantly reduced in chronic migraine patients with fibromyalgia syndrome, with increased reliance on sleep medications.
• Fibromyalgia Impact Questionnaire scores in chronic migraine patients are linked to diminished quality of life, poorer sleep quality, increased anxiety, and higher central sensitization scores.

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