Fibromyalgia

Question 1

What are the symptoms of fibromyalgia?

Answer 1

Widespread pain throughout the body
Much more common in women
Pain at multiple sites- patients often say pain all over
Feel mentally slow
Sleep disturbance
Headaches
Tends to be chronic onset

Question 2

What is the treatment for fibromyalgia?

Answer 2

Exercise
CBT
Explain the condition

Medication- Pregabalin, amitriptyline and duloxetine

Fibromyalgia is a painful disease,

Explanation first puts the patient at ease,

Aerobic exercises have the strongest evidence base,

CBT will prevent pain appearing all over the place,

Pregabalin, and amitriptyline,

Keep you pain free, just like dul*oxetine.