Fibromyalgia Flashcards
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Describe
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Chronic widespread pain and sensitivity to pressure
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Clinical presentation
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Chronic widespread pain
Associated with unrefreshing sleep and tiredness
Often occurs with inflammatory and osteoporosis-arthrities
Symptoms generally worse in the cold and under stress
3
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Pathophysiology
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Unknown Theories: Peripheral and central hypersensitivity Altered pain perception Somatisation
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Epidemiology
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More common in women
Middle age
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Diagnosis
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Clinical
9 pairs of sites to assess for tenderness
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Treatment
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Drugs: Analgesic (strong opioid not advised)
Psychosocial: Exercise and strength training
