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Fibromyalgia Fast Facts
FAST FACT:
“Fibromyalgia is more common in women”
FAST FACT:
“Fatigue is typically unrelieved by rest in >90% of individuals with this diagnosis”
FAST FACT:
“There is typically diffuse pain in multiple areas of the body”
FAST FACT:
“Sleep disturbances are a common finding”
FAST FACT:
“Depression & anxiety are common”
FAST FACT:
“Often these individuals report sensory sensitivities such as wearing tight clothing, certain smells and noises, etc.”
FAST FACT:
“Most common age of diagnosis 20-60 years old”
FAST FACT:
“It is not considered an autoimmune condition. However, it is often associated with autoimmune disorders”
Fibromyalgia is a common condition that is often misunderstood. Here are some basic information about this condition:
- Involves widespread areas of musculoskeletal pain that last for at least 3 months
- Diagnosis: Based on patient’s subjective complaints and ruling out other conditions
- Multiple symptoms:
- Fatigue
- Muscle pain
- Sleep problems
- Brain fog (‘fibro fog”)
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Headaches
- Paresthesias
- IBS
- Urinary frequency
- Typically labs studies are normal- the diagnostic test for fibromyalgia
- Differential diagnosis include (but not limited to):
- Lupus
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Chronic fatigue syndrome
- Osteoarthritis
- Thyroid disorders
- Vitamin D deficiency
- Tests to consider:
- SED rate/CRP
- Thyroid function tests
- Rheumatoid factor
- CBC
- ANA
- Vitamin D
- Types of Treatment Medications:
- Amitriptyline
- Cyclobenzaprine
- Duloxetine
- Pregabalin
- Gabapentin
- Tramadol
- Naproxen
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