The Burden of Fibromyalgia: Assessment of Health Status Using the EuroQol (EQ-5D) in Patients with Fibromyalgia Relative to Other Chronic Conditions

EQ-5D scores in fibromyalgia patients were significantly lower than healthy controls and individuals with other chronic conditions. Self-reported symptom severity was significantly associated with the EQ-5D. A substantial health burden for fibromyalgia has been highlighted and results suggest that effective symptom management is necessary to improve the health status of fibromyalgia patients.