Does low bone density influence symptoms and functional status in patients with fibromyalgia? Observations from rural South India.

Introduction: The presence of more than one musculoskeletal disease has been found to impair quality of life (QoL). The influence of low bone mineral density (BMD) on symptoms and function in those with fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) is unknown.

Methodology: A cross sectional study was carried out on 158 patients attending camps in rural South India.