Fibromyalgia Flashcards

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Risk factors for fibromyalgia

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  • Female sex
  • Neurosis: depression, anxiety, stress
  • Dissatisfaction at work
  • Overprotective family or lack of support
  • Middle age
  • Low income
  • Divorced
  • Low educational status
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Associations with fibromyalgia

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  • Chronic fatigue syndome
  • IBS
  • Chronic headache syndromes
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Features of fibromyalgia

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  • Chronic, widespread musculoskeletal pain and tenderness
  • Morning stiffness
  • Fatigue
  • Poor concentration
  • Sleep disturbance
  • Low mood
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Investigation and management of fibromyalgia

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  • All investigations normal - rule out organic causes
  • Educate patient
  • CBT
  • Graded exercise programs
  • Amitriptyline or pregabalin
  • Venlafaxine
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