International Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
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Department of Biochemistry, Harran University School of Medicine, Sanliurfa, Turkey

Publications

• Original Research Article   
  An Evaluation of the Plasma Free Amino Acid Profile Level and Ultrasound Elastography Data of Patients with Fibromyalgia
  Author(s): Ezgi Temel Avsar*, Kudret Cem Karayol, Sunay Sibel Karayol and Ismail Koyuncu
  
  Objectives: The aim of this study was to clarify the relationship of the pathogenesis of widespread pain and the measured levels of plasma free amino acids in patients with fibromyalgia syndrome, and to evaluate the relationship with symptom severity. It was also aimed to examine the effect of plasma amino acid profile levels on muscle elasticity by evaluating potential tissue changes in trapezius and rhomboid muscles with ultrasound elastography. Patients and methods: Fifty female patients with FMS and 47 healthy women were included in the study. The severity of pain was measured with a Visual Analog Scale, and the patients completed the Fibromyalgia Impact Questionnaire to determine functional status. Blood samples were taken from all the patients and control subjects. All groups were evaluated with ultrasound elastography. .. View More»
  DOI: 10.35248/2329-9096.22.10.641

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