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Flashcards in Fibromyalgia Deck (4)
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1
Q

define fibromyalgia?

A

a chronic pain disorder with an unknown cause

2
Q

epidemiology of fibromyalgia?

A
  • much more common in women

- presentation 30-50 years

3
Q

presenting symptom of fibromyalgia?

A

• Chronic pain at multiple sites (MAIN SYMPTOM

4
Q

investigation for fibromyalgia?

A

CLINICAL diagnosis

  • widespread pain for 3 months
  • presence of 11 tender points in 9 places