Prevalence of Fibromyalgia in Growth Hormone Deficient Adults

Objective: To demonstrate if growth hormone [GH] deficiency is associated with fibromyalgia [FMS].Methods: The prevalence of FMS was evaluated in 19 adults with GH deficiency who were randomized to either GH or placebo replacement.Results: Of the nine patients on GH, one patient fulfilled criteria for FMS compared to four out of 10 patients on placebo.Conclusion: Growth hormone deficiency may be associated with FMS.