Transcript Fibromyalgia - Mater Academy Charter Middle/ High

Fibromyalgia
BERSIL IGLESIAS
ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY
CASTEX P.3
What is Fibromyalgia?
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Fibromyalgia is a chronic disorder which is characterized
by widespread musculoskeletal pain, fatigue, and
tenderness in localized areas.
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Fibromyalgia is NOT fatal.
Symptoms
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The most common symptoms with Fibromyalgia are:
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Pain
Anxiety
Memory and concentration problems
Depression
Fatigue
Headaches
Irritable bowel syndrome
Morning stiffness
Painful menstrual cramps
Sleep problems
Numbing/ tingling hands, arms, feet, and or legs
Tender points
Urinary symptoms (pain or frequency)
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The number one symptom of fibromyalgia, however, is
overall pain. Unlike other disorders that cause pain in only
certain places, fibromyalgia causes pain throughout the
whole body.
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Fibromyalgia causes an intense “sore-like” pain, which can
cause the muscles to twitch, or have an aching or burning
sensation.
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Besides muscle pain, the disorder can also cause pain in the
joints located at the hips, neck, back, and shoulders, making
it very hard for the person with the disorder to sleep and/or
exercise.
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People with fibromyalgia experience something known as
Tender Points, where a certain area of the body will hurt
when it is pressed (There are about 11-18 tender points when
it comes to fibromyalgia)
Diagnosis
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Fibromyalgia falls in the category of misdiagnosed and
hard to diagnose
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Many of the symptoms for fibromyalgia pertain to other
disorders
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There is no laboratory or machine test associated with is
diagnosis
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Doctors have to simply rely on the symptoms a patient
describes in order to diagnose.
The newest diagnostic criteria includes:
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Widespread pain lasting at least three months
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Presence of other symptoms such as fatigue, waking up tired
and trouble thinking
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No other underlying condition that might be causing the
symptoms
Common misdiagnosis for Fibromyalgia include rheumatoid
arthritis, lupus, malignancy, and hypothyroidism.
Treatment
Treatments for Fibromyalgia used today inlcude:
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Medications to treat symptoms (sleep problems, pain, etc.)
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Cymbalta (antidepressant)
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Lyrica (a drug treatment that helps treat patients with seizures,
diabetes, and spinal cord injuries)
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Savella (a selective serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake
inhibitor (SNRI))
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Physical Therapy (the most suggested treatment besides
medication that helps patients deal with pain)
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Medical Marijuana (many doctors prescribe medical
marijuana to patients in order to deal with pain)
Question 1
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What is Fibromyalgia described as?
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A body deformity
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A chronic disorder
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A mental illness
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A common virus
B. A Chronic Disorder
Question 2
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Usually, how many tender points do people with
Fibromyalgia have?
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1-7
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10-15
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11-18
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20-25
C. 11-18
Question 3
What is one treatment for Fibromyalgia prescribed
by doctors today?
A. Lyrica
B. Aspirin
C. Tylenol
D. Opioid
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A. Lyrica
Bibliography
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"WebMD Fibromyalgia Guide - Better Information for Better
Health." WebMD. WebMD, n.d. Web. 14 Dec. 2016.
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"Fibromyalgia." Fibromyalgia - Mayo Clinic. N.p., n.d. Web. 14 Dec.
2016.
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"Fibromyalgia: MedlinePlus." MedlinePlus. N.p., n.d. Web. 14 Dec.
2016.