Fibromyalgia

• Fibromyalgia is a chronic syndrome of musculoskeletal tissues characterized by widespread pain
• Fibromyalgia Clinical Manifestations

  • Diffuse pain and tender points on the skin which is symmetrical
  • Sleep disturbance
  • Headache
  • Restless leg syndrome
  • Excess response to cold
  • Periods of depression
  • Memory loss
  • Sleep apnea - characterized by excessive snoring during sleep
• Fibromyalgia Pharmacotherapy:

  • NSAIDs -  most commonly used drugs for fibromyalgia.
  • Narcotic-analgesic - short - term treatment of headaches; used infrequently
  • Antidepressant - coanalgesics
  • Anti - Parkinsonism drugs -  for treatment of restless leg