Migraine predicts self-reported muscle tension in patients with major depressive disorder.
OBJECTIVE
The aim of this study was to identify factors related to muscle tension in patients with major depressive disorder (MDD) with comorbid anxiety and migraine.


METHODS
Consecutive psychiatric outpatients with MDD were enrolled. Self-reported muscle tension (SMT) during the previous week was evaluated with a 0-10 scale.


RESULTS
Of 135 participants with MDD, 63 (46.7%) had migraine. Multiple-regression analyses showed that migraine and headache intensity were two major independent factors related to SMT.


CONCLUSIONS
Further studies on musculoskeletal symptoms in MDD should not neglect the impact of migraine.
Hung
Ching-I
CI
The Neurological Institute, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, 201 Shi-Pai Rd., Section 2, Taipei 112, Taiwan.
Liu
Chia-Yih
CY
Chen
Jane-Jane
JJ
Wang
Shuu-Jiun
SJ
D000328:Adult; D017677:Age Distribution; D015897:Comorbidity; D003865:Major Depressive Disorder / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000523:psychology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008881:Migraine Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology*; D009129:Muscle Tonus; D010045:Outpatients / Q000523:psychology; D010146:Pain / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000523:psychology; D010147:Pain Measurement / Q000379:methods / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D011569:Psychiatric Status Rating Scales / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D012307:Risk Factors; D012650:Self Disclosure; D012720:Severity of Illness Index; D013624:Taiwan / Q000453:epidemiology