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| Medical disorder characterized by chronic widespread pain |
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| chronic fatigue, muscle aching and joint stiffness, including sleep disturbance |
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| Fibromyalgia is often comorbid with: |
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| Pharmacologic therapies for fibromyalgia |
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| SSRIs, SSNRIs, tricyclic antidepressants |
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| Medical management for fibromyalgia |
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| NSAIDs, SSRIs, SSNRIs, trycyclic antidepressants, stress reduction, regular exercise |
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| intensity, timing, location, quality, personal meaning, aggravating and alleviating factors, pain behaviors |
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| Defined as support and care for persons in last phase of incurable disease so that they may live as fully and comfortably as possible |
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| Clinical manifestations of end of life involves changes in 4 areas: |
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| loss of muscle tone, slowing of circulation, changes in respirations, changes in sensory impairments |
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| technically a botanical without any woody tissue such as stems or bark |
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| complementary alternative medicine |
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| problems of the patient with fibromyalgia may include |
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| insomnia, fatigue, inability to tolerate activity, lack of knowledge, hopelessness, anxiety, poor comping skills, chronic pain |
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