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Fibromyalgia Flashcards

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Typical patient

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Women 40-50

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Pathophysiology

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Increased sensitisation to pain centrally. Neurological Pain response stimulated in response to non-painful stimuli.
Usually due to induced sleep deprivation.

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Symptoms

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Tender points
Joint pain, stiffness
Fatigue
Depression
Anxiety
‘Fibrofog’ (Memory problems)
IBS
Numbness
Headaches

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Investigations

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Anti CCP, RF, ANA, Anti Ds-DNA, Anti Ro/La
CRP, ESR, PV
TFT
U&E

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Treatment

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  1. Patient education
  2. Improve sleep/ activity
  3. CBT
  4. Amitriptyline/ Pregabalin
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