Fibromyalgia Flashcards
1
Q
What is fibromyalgia?
A
Chronic musculoskeletal pain >3 months
2
Q
What are three common symptoms?
A
Persistent fatigue, poor sleep, muscle tenderness
3
Q
What population is mainly affected by fibromyalgia?
A
Middle aged female
4
Q
What is the pathophysiology of fibromyalgia?
A
Central sensitisation
5
Q
What medications are typically taken in fibromyalgia?
A
Analgesics - paracetamol
6
Q
Where are some commonly reported sites of tenderness in fibromyalgia?
A
Lower neck, upper breast, elbow, base of skull, upper outer buttock, hip bone
