Can blood parameters be guiding in fibromyalgia syndrome?

Abstract

Aim: The aim of this study was to evaluate MPV (Mean Platelet Volume), NLR (Neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio), and PDW (PlateletDistribution Width) values obtained from complete blood count in patients with fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS). In addition, we aimedto investigate the relationship of these parameters with clinical conditions such as disease activity and depression.Materials and Methods: 91 patients who presented to Gaziantep University Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation department betweenNovember 2017 and March 2018 and were diagnosed with FMS according to the 2010 ACR (American Colleague of Rheumatology)criteria, and 33 healthy volunteers were enrolled in this study. Both groups filled out Fibromyalgia Impact Questionnaire (FIQ) andHamilton Depression Rating Scale (HAM-D). Neutrophil, platelet, lymphocyte count, MPV, and PDW values were recorded from fullblood count.Results: Although NLR was higher in the patient group, there was no statistically significant difference (p>0.05). While MPV andCRP values were significantly high, PDW values were significantly low in the patient group (p