Abstract

DIAZ ROBREDO, L.A.  and  ROBLES SANCHEZ, J.I.. Emotional stability and cortisol as differentiating factors for fibromyalgia. Sanid. Mil. [online]. 2011, vol.67, n.1, pp.11-17. ISSN 1887-8571.

This study looks for an approach to the diagnosis of fibromyalgia from a psychophysiological model of stress. In the Introduction chapter, we will justify the theoretical principles in which this work is based on. The hypothesis that we suggest will try to find the difference in psychological factors and cortisol between control and experimental group, as well as the correlation of these two factors. In the instrument and method chapter, we will focus on the cortisol and personality variables were achieved in a group of 35 women, 18 with fibromyalgia and 17 disease free. Pinillos CEP Personality test will collect psychological aspects, whereas salivary cortisol will reflect the hormonal level. The results show differences in emotional control and cortisol levels, so in the conclusions chapter, we affirm that these two factors are specific of this disease with respect to a control group. However, there is not a significant correlation between emotional control and cortisol probably due to extraneous variables or the small number of subjects in the sample. Moreover, the results of cortisol are a contradiction to previous studies in which there was a reduction of this hormone in patients with fibromyalgia, so it is recommended a collection of the diurnal cycle of cortisol to complement the study and solve this disagreement.

Keywords : Fibromyalgia; stress; cortisol; emotional control.

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