EARLY STAGE OF FIBROMYALGIC PAIN IN ADULTS TREATED WITH GABAPENTIN AT KOSHI ZONAL HOSPITAL

Abstract

Introduction: Early stage of fibromyalgia (FM) is characterized by generalized body ache, fatigue, restlessness sleep, impaired cognitive and anxiety with unknown etiology. The definite diagnosis and treatment for fibromyalgia are not cl ear, but medications and alternative treatment can help to alleviate or cure early stage of fibrom yalgia, among the medications one is gabapentin. Objective: Evaluation of Numerical pain rating scale (NPRS) of fibromyalgia by treating with gabapentin at Koshi Zonal Hospital from May 2016 to March 2018. Methodology : In this cross-sectional study, 50 patients were sel cted who had already taken more than two times non-steroid anti-inflammatory d ugs (NSAIDS) but pain was not relived and those patients were treated with gabapentin(100 mg to 300mg) for eight weeks in early stage of fibromyalgia for evaluating pain score in NPRS a nd complications by using Microsoft Excel Programme. Results: Out of 50 patients, 39 patients had good response , mean age 25.2 (range18-30 years), 37 female patients, mean female age 25.41 years (ra nge 18-30 years), 13 male patients, mean male age 24.62 years (range 18-30 years), mean dura tion of illness 5.18 weeks ( 4-6 weeks). Conclusion: Patients who were taking gabapentin displayed sig nificant reduction in pain, better sleep, and less fatigue as well as fewer complicati ons.