Fibromyalgia Flashcards
1
Q
define fibromyalgia?
A
a chronic pain disorder with an unknown cause
2
Q
epidemiology of fibromyalgia?
A
- much more common in women
- presentation 30-50 years
3
Q
presenting symptom of fibromyalgia?
A
• Chronic pain at multiple sites (MAIN SYMPTOM
4
Q
investigation for fibromyalgia?
A
CLINICAL diagnosis
- widespread pain for 3 months
- presence of 11 tender points in 9 places
