PPT-FIBROMYALGIA AND CHRONIC PAIN

Its all in your head FIBROMYALGIA Doctors dont know what causes fibromyalgia but it most likely involves a variety of factors working together These may include Genetics Because fibromyalgia tends to run in families there may be certain genetic mutations that may make you more susceptible to developing the disorder. Fibromyalgia. Definition of Fibromyalgia. A common clinical syndrome of generalized musculoskeletal pain, stiffness, and chronic aching characterized by reproducible tenderness or palpation of specific anatomical sites, generally referred to as tender points.. Diana Quinn, ND. Hygeia Center for Healing Arts. Beaumont Hospital Integrative Medicine. Naturopathic Medicine. Licensed Naturopathic doctors (. NDs. ) are general practitioners with a specialty in natural medicine. . myo. . (muscle) . algos. . (pain). Functional Somatic Syndromes. syndromes with physical symptoms that are poorly explained…. Fibromyalgia. Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. Tempromandibular. disorder. Irritable bowel syndrome. myo. . (muscle) . algos. . (pain). Functional Somatic Syndromes. syndromes with physical symptoms that are poorly explained…. Fibromyalgia. Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. Tempromandibular. disorder. Irritable bowel syndrome. Annie Ottney, . PharmD. , BCPS. Learning Objective. Identify non-opioid medications that can be used in the management of chronic pain. Opioid Epidemic . Concurrent use of opioids and benzodiazepines across United States is HIGH. FIBROMYALGIA Steven Smith, NP Montgomery, Alabama CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENT: Steven Smith, NP has in years past been on the speaker bureau for Pfizer Inc though not currently. This CE activity was compiled without the aid of any pharmaceutical company. Dr. . Dana Halmagiu. Anaesthetist. Pain Fellow. Fibromyalgia Meaning . Latin . : fibra = fibre. Greek : myos = muscle. Greek : algos = pain . Syndrome rather than disease . as . there is no clear evidence of a structural organ damage . Contents: . Fibromyalgia. Myalgic Encephalomyelitis. Getting a diagnosis. Trial and Error Treatment. Comorbidities- Are they the same?. What is a dis-ability? . Proposals – NGO requests. FIBROMYALGIA. Definition of Fibromyalgia. A common clinical syndrome of generalized musculoskeletal pain, stiffness, and chronic aching characterized by reproducible tenderness or palpation of specific anatomical sites, generally referred to as tender points.. - 1 - Michigan Medicine Chronic Pain and Fatigue Research Center Fibromyalgia is a common health problem that causes widespread pain and tenderness (sensitiv ity to touch). The pain and tenderness Fibromyalgia Defined. “Fibro” = Outer covering of muscles and tendons. “My” = Muscle. “. Algia. ” = Pain. Fibromyalgia means pain in the outer coverings of muscles and tendons.. Pain is not new, but the term fibromyalgia is.. Fact #1: Everyone feels fatigued at some point. Catch a nap, take a nice long weekend, and it’s gone. No big deal. Fact #2: Feeling tired all the time is a sign of chronic fatigue. Or it can mean you’re suffering from fibromyalgia. Either way, it’s a big deal. Laura Zettel-Watson. 1,2. , Brian Follick. 1. , Jessica M. Katschke. 1. , Jacob Melendez. 1. , Dana N. Rutledge. 3. , C. Jessie Jones. 4. , Barbara J. Cherry. 1,2. California State University, Fullerton. Tony Doherty HLC Alliance. Dr Christine McMaster PHA. Background . 450000 in NI with chronic or persistent pain. Opportunity to introduce a new dimension to tackling chronic pain at neighbourhood level.