Fibromyalgia

Question 1

what is fibromyalgia

Answer 1

a rheumatic condition characterised by muscular or musculoskeletal pain with stiffness and localised tenderness at specific points on the body.

Question 2

fibromyalgia affects mostly

Answer 2

F

40-65y

Question 3

fibromyalgia associated with which other disorders

Answer 3

chronic fatigue syndrome

depressive and anxiety disorders

Question 4

management fibromyalgia

Answer 4

stop drugs such as caffeine causing insomnia, analgesics causing dependence
rehab therapies - CBT, exercise therapy
antidepressants for mood disorders, analgesia and sleep disturbance
respond poorly to analgesics

Question 5

what can fibromyalgia be triggered by

Answer 5

a physically or emotionally stressful event, such as:
an injury or infection
giving birth
having an operation
the breakdown of a relationship 
the death of a loved one

Question 6

what is a chronic pain syndrome

Answer 6

condition of chronic disabling pain for which no medical cause can be found

Question 7

principle symptoms of fibromyalgia

Answer 7

pain - neck and back, aggravated by stress and cold, associated w general morning stiffness
fatigue - often extreme
non restorative sleep
headache