Fibromyalgia Flashcards
1
Q
What is fibromyalgia?
A
a chronic pain disorder with an unknown cause.
2
Q
Describe the aetiology of fibromyalgia
A
UKNOWN aetiology
Possibly to do with altered pain perception
3
Q
Describe the epidemiology of fibromyalgia
A
COMMON
F > M
~20-50 yrs
4
Q
List 9 symptoms of fibromyalgia
A
Pain at multiple sites (MAIN SYMPTOM) Fatigue, Sleep disturbance Morning stiffness Paraesthesia Feeling of swollen joints Problems with cognition + memory Headaches Light headedness Anxiety + Depression
5
Q
How is fibromyalgia diagnosed?
A
CLINICAL diagnosis
6
Q
Give 2 key features of fibromyalgia
A
Widespread pain involving both sides of the body, above + below the waist for >, 3 months
Presence of 11+ tender points among 9 pairs of specific sites
