Fibromyalgia

Question 1

What is a chronic widespread disorder that is characterized by an ​amplification of pain signals​, analogous to the “volume control setting” being turned up too high?

Answer 1

Fibromyalgia

Question 2

Who is most prevalent to Fibromyalgia?

Answer 2

Women ages 35-60

Question 3

Pain, fatigue, and sleep disturbances are present in how many patients?

Answer 3

86%

Question 4

What may be a result of persistent neuronal

dysregulation or dysfunction​?

Answer 4

Central sensitization

Question 5

How many patients may experience central sensitization?

Answer 5

15%

Question 6

How many patients may experience Fibromyalgia?

Answer 6

2-5%

Question 7

What kind of therapy is used to target symptoms of Fibromyalgia

Answer 7

Multimodal therapy

Question 8

What do you have to score on the Fibromyalgia Rapid Screening Tool in order to be diagnosed with Fibromyalgia?

Answer 8

5 or more

Question 9

On average, how long does it take for a patient be diagnosed with Fibromyalgia?

Answer 9

> 2 years

Question 10

How many patients with Fibromyalgia are undiagnosed?

Answer 10

75%

Question 11

T/F: ACR criteria are both sensitive (88.4%) and specific (81.1%)

Answer 11

True