Table 1 Patient characteristics and FM symptoms reported by patients from Latin America and Europe
From: A patient and physician survey of fibromyalgia across 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 experienced a | ||
| 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% |