MSKS Clinical Lecture 3_Myofacial Conditions and Chronic Pain Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 6 characterisitics of fibromyalgia?
A
- Widespread Pain
- Chronic Fatigue
- Sleep disturbance
- Cognitive disturbance
- No objective signs of inflammation
- Diagnosis of exclusion
2
Q
What are the risk factors for fibromyalgia?
A
- Family History of fibromyalgia or chronic pain
- Being female
- Previouse infection (Hep C, Lyme Disease)
- Stress
- Phyisical injury/ trauma
3
Q
How is Myofascial Pain Syndrome different from fibromyalgia?
A
It is localized verses being wide spread
4
Q
What causes Myofascial Pain Syndrome
A
Pain from aggravated by myofascial trigger points
