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The hallmark symptom of Fibromyalgia is muscle pain.
( muscle physiology is Intact., No Inflammation in muscle , the Bx is often negative) Fibromyalgia is a Rheumatological d/o Not a Auto-Immune d/o such as Lupus |
Etiological factors for Fibromyalgia-
Psychological (depression) stress anxiety lack of sleep |
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ACR criteria for DX of Fibromyalgia
11- 18 tender points widespread pain above and below the waist X 3 months atleast total of 13 listed symptoms |
Fibromyalgia (DDx)
SLE CFS under active thyroid MS myositis RA CTD Sjogrens syndrome Depression |
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Diagnostics for Fibromyalgia-
No confirmatory tests available Diagnosis is made by clinical judgement over time |
LABS for Fibromyalgia=
Sleep studies ( polysomnography) abnormal sleep waves pattern EEG ( increased somatosensory responses) Other clinical tests to rule out Inflammatory d/o CBC CPK, aldolase TFT ESR,U/A , Auto Immune markers/ antibodies tests |
