Fibromyalgia Syndrome on Anthropometric and Ultrasonographic Measurements in Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome

The Effect of the Presence Fibromyalgia Syndrome on Anthropometric and Ultrasonographic Measurements in Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome

Obstructive type sleep apnea syndrome is a clinical condition characterized by apnea, hypopnea and oxygen desaturation due to narrowing of the upper airway during sleep. Obesity is considered a major predisposing factor for OSAS. In addition, various recent studies have reported that various anthropometric measurements such as neck circumference, waist circumference, hip circumference, waist-hip ratio, neck-waist circumference ratio change (increase) in OSAS patients.

Fibromyalgia is a common health problem that is characterized by pain in various parts of the body and is very difficult to diagnose and treat. It affects 2-4% of the population and is more common in women. The presence of OSAS in fibromyalgia patients is more common than in the normal population. There are also common additional symptoms such as excessive daytime sleepiness and delayed sleep latency.

Although it has been reported that the presence of OSAS is more common in fibromyalgia patients, there is no study on the presence of anthropometric measurements, especially neck circumference, that are accepted in OSAS.

The aim of this study is to compare the anthropometric and ultrasonographic measurements of female OSAS patients with and without fibromyalgia.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Between 18-65 years old
• Being diagnosed with fibromyalgia and having applied to the sleep disorders outpatient clinic or being followed up with the diagnosis of OSAS in the sleep disorders outpatient clinic.
• Agree to participate in the study

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patients under 18 years of age
• Male patients
• Not agreeing to participate in the study
• Neurological diseases that may cause OSAS such as stroke, Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis
• Rheumatological, oncological and hematological diseases
• Central type obstructive sleep apnea syndrome
• Thyroid pathology that affects neck circumference measurement