Fibromyalgia

Rheumatology

Overview

Definition

Chronic widespread musculoskeletal pain disorder.

Epidemiology

Varies globally depending on genetics, environment, or exposure.

Etiology & Risk Factors

  • Central pain sensitization, genetics.

Clinical Symptoms

  • Widespread pain
  • fatigue
  • sleep disturbances
  • brain fog.

Clinical Approach

Diagnosis

  • Clinical diagnosis (widespread pain index).

Management

  • Duloxetine
  • Pregabalin
  • Aerobic exercise
  • CBT.

Complications

  • Chronic disability
  • depression.