O: Miscellaneous Flashcards
1
Q
what is fibromyalgia?
A
non-inflammatory idiopathic MSK pain
2
Q
aetiology of fibromyalgia?
A
muscle microtrauma, SLE, RA
3
Q
s/s of fibromyalgia?
A
lower threshold for pain/ other stimuli, central headaches, depression, myofascial pain, pain, IBS, tender anatomical regions
4
Q
how to dx fibromyalgia?
A
pain/ symptoms for >3 months with no other conditions that explains pain
5
Q
mx for fibromyalgia?
A
exercise e.g. yoga, alternative medicine, anti-depressants
6
Q
how to approach back pain?
A
is it mechanical, nerve root, serious spinal pathology, radiating pain
