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| Fibromyalgia: Filling in the gaps in knowledge and clinical practice Fibromyalgia (FM) is an overwhelming debilitating illness that is not well understood among the medical community. Physicians report being frustrated by a lack of knowledge about FM, not being able to answer patients' questions, and the lack of treatment options. Primary care clinicians are in a key position to recognize and treat patients with FM. Incorporating a stepwise approach when treating patients with fibromyalgia will aid clinicians better manage patients. Accordingly, CME can provide the knowledge platform for primary clinicians that is necessary to fill the gaps in knowledge and clinical practice, allowing them to provide the best possible care and improve overall outcomes for patients with FM. Upon completion of this interactive case involving the initial visit of a 52-year-old man with lower back pain of three years’ duration participants should be able to diagnose fibromyalgia according to the ACR 1990 Criteria for the Classification of Fibromyalgia and common clinical presentations of fibromyalgia; develop a comprehensive treatment plan for patients with fibromyalgia that includes patient and family education, nonpharmacological interventions, and pharmacological treatments; and discuss the current clinical trial data on the mechanism of action, efficacy, and tolerability of medications being studied for the treatment of fibromyalgia. » Go to this activity |
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| Stacey Visit 1: A 44-year-old female presenting with a three-year history of widespread pain In this interactive case, a married Caucasian female presents with a history of pain in her hips, knees, arms, neck, and upper and lower back. She has tried acetaminophen and naproxen for the pain, with minimal effect. In addition to the pain, she has had severe insomnia and fatigue. She has experienced occasional migraines since she was 14 years old and was diagnosed with endometriosis at age 18. She denies a history of depression or anxiety. » Go to this activity |
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| Stacey Visit 2: A 44-year-old female who is sleeping better, but still experiencing widespread pain This interactive case complements the one above. The learning objectives are the same for all three cases presented here. » Go to this activity |
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