Back Pain History

Question 1

Inflammatory BP:

• What tends to make stiffness worse?
• What does morning stiffness > 30 suggest?

Answer 1

Rest and sleep

AS

Question 2

What general symptoms should you ask about?

Answer 2

Fever 
Malaise 
Weight loss 
Night sweats 
Fatigue

Question 3

Exploring back pain:

SOCRATES NEEDS TO BE DONE AS ALWAYS

Answer 3

Exploring back pain:

SOCRATES NEEDS TO BE DONE AS ALWAYS

Question 4

Past medical history:

What major illnesses should you ask about?

Answer 4

Cancer
TB
DM
AAA