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 | Â | Â |
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 | Â | Â |
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% |