7: Chronic Pain & Fibromyalgia Flashcards
1
Q
two benefits of diagnosing a condition early
A
- decreased medical costs
2. improved quality of life
2
Q
DDx of Fibromyalgia
A
RA, OA, spondyloarthritis, polymyalgia rheumatica, inflammatory myopathies, statin myopathy, infection, hypothyroidism, other endocrine disorders
3
Q
pain meds that can work for fibromyalgia
A
amitriptyline, anticonvulsants, cyclobenzaprine, tramadol
4
Q
why avoid opioids in fibromyalgia?
A
bc its a chronic pain condition, you dont want pt on opioids for life
