Fibromyalgia Flashcards
1
Q
FMS
A
Widespread chronic diffuse pain and increased pain response to pressure with no other cause (diagnosis of exclusion)
2
Q
S&S
A
Chronic widespread pain
Allodynia
Headache
Fatigue
Sleep disturbance
Cognitive dysfunction “fibro fog”
Anxiety and/or depression
IBS
3
Q
Diagnosis
A
Of exclusion (The ACR 1990, they re-performed in 2010)
4
Q
The ACR 1990
A
1) widespread chronic pain > 3 mnths affecting all four quadrants
2) 11 of 18 Tender points (there are no points below the knee)
5
Q
2010 ACR
A
Uses more of a widespread pain index, not a reliance of tender points
6
Q
Medical management
A
Analgesics
Antidepressants
Anticonvulsants
7
Q
PT management
A
Education
Cognitive behavioral therapy
Exercise
Sleep hygiene
