FIBROMYALGIA-DIFFERENTIALS

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SUMMARY

1. Myofascial pain syndrome: local pain and tender points that resolve with local treatment, but may recur. Fatigue, morning stiffness uncommon.

2. Chronic fatigue syndrome: disabling fatigue for at least 6 months. Often preceded by a viral syndrome.

3. Other rheumatological conditions: PMR, myositis, etc.


Reference(s)

Wilkinson, I. (2017). Oxford handbook of clinical medicine. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
Hannaman, R. A., Bullock, L., Hatchell, C. A., & Yoffe, M. (2016). Internal medicine review core curriculum, 2017-2018. CO Springs, CO: MedStudy.
Therapeutic Guidelines. Melbourne: Therapeutic Guidelines Limited. https://www.tg.org.au [Accessed 2021].