Fibromyalgia Flashcards
1
Q
Define fibromyalgia
A
Chronic pain disorder w/ unknown cause
2
Q
Aetiology of fibromyalgia
2
A
UNKNOWN aetiology
Though to be to do w/ altered pain perception
3
Q
Epidemiology of fibromyalgia
prevalence, gender, age
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COMMON
10x more common in WOMEN
Usual age of presentation 20-50 yrs
4
Q
Presenting symptoms & signs of fibromyalgia
11
A
Pain at multiple sites (MAIN SYMPTOM) Fatigue Sleep disturbance Morning stiffness Parasthesia Feeling of swollen joints Problems w/ cognition Headaches Light headedness Anxiety Depression
5
Q
Investigations for fibromyalgia
general +2
A
CLINICAL diagnosis
Key features
Widespread pain involving both sides of body, above & below waist for at least 3 months
Presence of 11 tender points among the 9 pairs of specific sites
