Central pain sensitivity is associated with changes in fatigue in rheumatoid arthritis: data from the CAP-RA study

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Vasileios Georgopoulos · University of Nottingham

Stephanie L Smith · University of Nottingham

David A. Walsh · University of Nottingham

Daniel F. McWilliams · University of Nottingham

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Self-reported central pain sensitivity (M-CAP) is a strong driver of fatigue over and above inflammation and pain intensity. Treatments targeting central pain mechanisms may be effective at also reducing fatigue in individuals with RA.

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Rheumatoid Arthritis Research and Therapies Pain Mechanisms and Treatments Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Research

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Published in: Lara D. Veeken

DOI: 10.1093/rheumatology/keag130

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Central pain sensitivity is associated with changes in fatigue in rheumatoid arthritis: data from the CAP-RA study

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