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CONDITION/DISORDER SYNONYMS
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PREFERRED PRACTICE PATTERNS
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4E: Impaired Joint Mobility, Motor Function, Muscle Performance, and ROM Associated with Localized Inflammation1
5F: Impaired Peripheral Nerve Integrity and Muscle Performance Associated with Peripheral Nerve Injury2
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PATIENT PRESENTATION
A 44-year-old female began complaining of pain in multiple areas including upper back, mid back, low back, and knees for the last 3 months. X-rays and MRI were negative. Laboratory tests including CBC, C-reactive protein, rheumatoid factor, and thyroid profile were also negative. Recently, patient had to stop working as a social worker due to the severity of pain and stiffness, fatigue, difficulty concentrating, and sleep disturbances. She reported difficulty with daily activities mainly due to pain and fatigue. Patient revealed an unremarkable PMH, except for a recent flu virus with no major symptoms. Upon examination, patient was found with multiple tender points with pain radiating to vicinity areas only with palpation. Patient presented with limited ROM in the cervical spine, lumbar spine, and bilateral knee extension. Patient presented with a normal gait pattern, and her 6MWT was abnormal for her age.
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Widespread musculoskeletal pain and fatigue for at least 3 months
Commonly involves mood disturbances
Preliminary new criteria from American College of Rheumatology in 2010 include Widespread Pain Index and Symptom Severity Score instead of tender points
Current criteria: Tender points in at least 11 of 18 areas
Arms, chest, buttocks, knees, low back, neck, rib cage, thighs, shoulders
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Essentials of Diagnosis
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Diagnosis based primarily on symptoms of widespread pain
Fatigue, typically begins on rising from sleep
Morning stiffness, typically ...