The effect of Reflexology in patients with Fibromyalgia

Aim: This study is to investigate the effect of Reflexology as an add-on treatment in patients with Fibromyalgia, receiving pregabalin treatment. Method: The was conducted from September 2017 February 2020. 79 (74 women and 5 men) a mean age 54.6 years were included. Inclusion criteria: - Diagnosis Fibromyalgia >1 year - Duration pain year - Pain intensity >6 on VAS scale - Not using pastResults: - Primary endpoint: Reduction scores more than 30% 3 months. - Secondary endpoints: Functionality (in terms rigidity workability) months.In all patients, diagnosis made by completing FIRST (Fibromyalgia Rapid Screening Tool) questionnaire (Greek version). evaluation results done scale well observation, interviews, diaries.All received Pregabalin medication at recommended dose 75–600 mg daily.44 (56%) normal medication. A reduction >50% recorded.35 (44%) did not reach maximum due side effects drug stopped 450 daily. These 14, 20-min sessions, 12 weeks, order achieve desired analgesic effect.There >65% significant improvement secondary endpoints functionality (significantly reduced morning stiffness, increased ability work).Conclusions: may be beneficial who are unable receive dosages their