Monday, December 31, 2007

HOW IS FIBROMYALGIA DIAGNOSED?

The 1990 American College of Rheumatology (ACR) diagnostic criteria for fibromyalgia include diffuse pain and 11 or more tender points. Fibromyalgia is a collection of symptoms that include:
  • musculoskeletal pain of unknown origin
  • multiple soft tissue tender points
  • pain modulated by factors such as activity, anxiety, stress, and weather changes
  • stiffness in multiple areas
  • fatigue from sleep disturbance
  • absence of other systematic manifestations
  • and normal findings on routine laboratory tests.

The goal of treatment is to control the symptoms using multiple therapies that include medication, physical therapy, exercise, support groups, and psychologic therapy.[...]

Posted by Antonio Howell, M.D. at 12/31/2007 06:32:00 PM

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