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=Fibromyalgia=
 
=Fibromyalgia=
 
*H&P: Older women, history of depression or trauma, or IBS; widespread chronic muscle pain in pre-defined areas, insomnia, weakness, fatigue
 
*H&P: Older women, history of depression or trauma, or IBS; widespread chronic muscle pain in pre-defined areas, insomnia, weakness, fatigue
*Dx: WPI 3-6 and SSI > 9, or WPI ≥ 7 and SSI ≥ 5, labs are all negative
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*Dx: WPI 3-6 and SSI > 9, or WPI ≥ 7 and SSI ≥ 5, labs are all negative. Order '''CBC, TSH, ESR''' to rule out anemia, hypothyroidism, or inflammatory arthropathy, which can look like fibromyalgia.
 
*Tx: TCAs, SSRIs, Gabapentin, Pregabalin, exercise, PT, hydrotherapy, heat, pain psych
 
*Tx: TCAs, SSRIs, Gabapentin, Pregabalin, exercise, PT, hydrotherapy, heat, pain psych
  

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