Fibromyalgia Flashcards
fibromyalgia was once defined as a chronic, generalized, MSK pain disorder with the presence of ___ of ___ tender point sites on physical exam
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focus of fibromyalgia is now based on ___ rather than tender points
symptoms
core symptoms of FM
- chronic widespread pain
- fatigue
- sleep disturbance
FM: chronic widespread pain » details
- R and L sides of body
- above and below waistline
- covers axial skeleton
FM dx
- presence of core sx along with physical function limitations
- at least 3 months duration of sx
- lab testing
FM and lab testing
- can’t dx FM
- rule out anemia, electrolyte disturbances, and thyroid disease
FM: 75% of pts report
troublesome headaches (ranges from occasional to chronic migraines)
FM: 40% of pts have
IBS
FM: 65% of pts have
depression/anxiety
FM: ~50% of pts have
- personality disorder
- obesity
FM locus of control
primarily external
Other associated conditions with FM
- PTSD
- sexual abuse
relationship of FM and PTSD
- 45% of FM pts meet PTSD criteria
- FM and PTSD are risk factors for one another
FM and sexual abuse
- hx of sexual abuse associated with chronic nonspecific pain
- hx of rape associated with FM
This has been found to increase exercise adherence in pts with FM
motivational interviewing