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Fibromyalgia
Exam 1
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Nursing
Undergraduate 3
09/16/2018

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Term
Fibromyalagia
Definition
Chronic pain syndrome not inflammatory.

Pain, stiffness at specific trigger points that occur in a predictable pattern.

Pain my worsen in response to stress, increased activity or weather conditions.
Term
SX GI
Definition
Pain, DI, constipation or heartburn
Term
SX urinary
Definition
Dysuira, urinary frequency, urgency and pelvic pain
Term
SX Respiratory/Cardiac
Definition
Dysnea Chest pain Dysrhythmias
Term
SX Vision
Definition
Blurred vision
Dry eye
Term
SX other
Definition
Concentration difficulties.

Fibromyalgia is often associated with, Chronic fatigue syndrome, IBS, migraines, anx and depression
Term
Usually DX at age
Definition
30-50
Term
Cause
Definition
Unknown.
Term
Avoid....
Definition
Caffiene/alcohol
Term
Implement:
Definition
Good sleep patterns
Low impact exercises such as swimming or walking.
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