Associations Between Personality Traits and Pain Severity in Multiple Sclerosis and Fibromyalgia

Chronic pain is a cardinal characteristic of multiple sclerosis (MS) and fibromyalgia (FM). There is growing evidence that personality traits act as determinants of somatic symptoms in various clinical populations. However, little is known about the association between the Five-factor Model of Personality (FFM) – extraversion, agreeableness, conscientiousness, neuroticism, and emotional stability - and pain in MS and FM. In these conditions, it is important to know how personality is related to pain to understand contributors to the pain experience and identify potential treatment targets or factors that can help tailor treatment plans.
Source: The Journal of Pain - Category: Materials Science Authors: Source Type: research