Fibromyalgia

Question 1

what is fibromyalgia

Answer 1

chronic condition of widespread pain and hypersensitivity to pressure
no known cause but may be triggered by stress

Question 2

presentation of fibromyalgia

Answer 2

chronic widespread pain and allodynia
fatigue and cognitive disturbance
sleep disturbance
anxiety and depression
muscle spasm and paraesthesia
weight gain
cold sensitivity

Question 3

what are some associated conditions for fibromyalgia

Answer 3

IBS
TMJ disorder
chronic fatigue

Question 4

risk factors for fibromyalgia

Answer 4

poor sleep
smoking
obesity
sedentary lifestyle

Question 5

briefly describe the diagnostic criteria of fibromyalgia

Answer 5

symptoms present for >3 months
no other diagnosis
uses widespread pain index and symptom severity score

Question 6

non-pharmacological management for fibromyalgia

Answer 6

exercise is known to be the most effective
CBT and stress reduction may also help
good sleep hygiene

Question 7

which medications can be used in the management of fibromyalgia

Answer 7

SNRI - duloxetine
Pregabalin
Amitriptyline