Abstract

Fibromyalgia is a disease characterized by intense, diffuse musculoskeletal pain that lasts for more than 3 months. This disease can cause psychosomatic and psychosocial changes, impacting the lives of patients, most often women. There are several treatments, including pharmacological treatments, such as anxiolytics, antidepressants, analgesics, and anti-inflammatories, and non-pharmacological treatments, which include nutrition, physical therapy, and psychology. This study analyzed data from the medical records of patients aged 20 years and older who used photobiomodulation combined with therapeutic ultrasound in relation to the synergy of medications in patients affected by the syndrome. The assessment and questionnaire found in the medical records at both the beginning and end of treatment were examined. The evaluation mechanisms identified were the Visual Analog Scale and the International Fibromyalgia Questionnaire. Through the results obtained by this study, a significant improvement was observed in both drug and non-drug treatments, with emphasis on the evolution in older patients, concluding, therefore, that this strategy is ideal for fibromyalgia patients, restoring their quality of life.