Fibromyalgia Flashcards
1
Q
Define Fibromyalgia?
A
A chronic pain disorder with an unknown cause
2
Q
What is the supposed aetiology of Fibromyalgia?
A
Altered pain perception
3
Q
What is the epidemiology of Fibromyalgia?
A
COMMON
10 x more common in WOMEN
Usual age of presentation: 20-50 yrs
4
Q
What are the symptoms and signs of Fibromyalgia?
A
Pain at multiple signs (MAIN SYMPTOM) Fatigue Sleep disturbance Morning stiffness Paraesthesia Feeling of swollen joints Problems with cognition Headaches Light headedness Anxiety Depression
5
Q
What investigations do we do for Fibromyalgia?
A
CLINICAL DIAGNOSIS
Widespread pain involving both side of the body, above and below the waist for at least 3 months
Presence of 11 tender points among the 9 pairs of specific sites
