WorksheetsFIBROMYALGIA
Total questions: 9
Worksheet time: 3mins
Definition of fibromyalgia.
Inflammatory form or arthritis.
Autoimmune disorders, including: Mixed connective tissue disease.
A disorder characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain accompanied by fatigue, sleep, memory, and mood issues.
Disorder characterized by extreme fatigue/tiredness that does not go away with rest and cannot be explained by an underlying medical condition.
Sign and symptoms of fibromyalgia.
Widespread pain.
Cognitive difficulties.
Stiffeness.
Irritable bowel syndrome.
One of the symptoms is widespread pain. What is the character of the pain?
Constant dull ache that has lasted for at least one month.
Constant dull ache that has lasted for at least three months.
Constant sharp ache that has lasted for at least one month.
Constant sharp ache that has lasted for at least three months.
People with fibromyalgia often awaken tired, even though they report sleeping for long periods of time. Sleep is often disrupted by pain, and many patients with fibromyalgia have other sleep disorders, such as
Restless legs syndrome.
Parasomnias.
Circadian disorders.
Sleep apnea.
What can be mistaken for fibromyalgia?
Rheumatoid arthritis.
Myocardial infarction.
Pneumonia.
Allergies.
How are you tested for fibromyalgia?
Complete blood count.
Erythrocyte sedimentation rate.
Cyclic citrullinated peptide test.
Rheumatoid factor.
Example of pain relievers for fibromyalgia.
Duloxetine.
Milnacipran.
Gabapentin.
Acetaminophen.
Fibromyalgia symptoms in women except:
Widespread pain.
IBS symptoms.
Morning fatigue.
Extreme thirst.
Fibromyalgia common trigger points except:
Ear.
Back of the head.
Tops of the shoulder.
Upper chest.
