Fibromyalgia Flashcards
what is fibromyalgia a common cause of
chronic musculoskeletal pain, one of the most common causes
commonest cause musculoskeletal pain in women
what gender is fibromyalgia most common in
females(6:1)
when might fibromyalgia begin in a patient
after emotional or physical trauma, IBS, depression
what is the main clinical features of fibromyalgia
chronic musculoskeletal pain and fatigue
what is increased in the muscle physiology of fibromyalgia patients
increased cutaneous nociception, increased sympathetic flow, increased muscle nociception
give some other systemic symptoms of fibromyalgia
chronic headaches, sleep disorders, morning stiffness, nausea, vision problems, weight gain
what are the common areas of muscle tenderness in fibromyalgia
shoulders, hips, elbows, knees, neck/chest area
what are the 3 criteria that need to be met in order for fibromyalgia to be diagnosed
patient experiences widespread pain and associated symptoms
symptoms have been present at same level for >/= 3 months
no other condition to explain pain
what are the associated symptoms that need to be present in diagnosis of fibromyalgia
unrefreshed sleep, cognitive symptoms, fatigue, other somatic symptoms
what are some of the non-pharmacological treatments for fibromyalgia
patient education, physio, graded exercise, cognitive therapy, support groups
describe the diagnosis of fibromyalgia
no one test, usually clinical and after ruling out any other causes
what are some of the pharmacological therapies that can be used in fibromyalgia
anti-depressants(if relevant), analgesia, gabapentin and pregabalin
