
- Pharmacist
- 1.0
- 9/5/2022
- 9/5/2025
- Knowledge
- 0669-0000-22-029-H08-P
- Pain Management/Opioids
- 20-943186
- Identify the diffused symptoms that may be associated with fibromyalgia
- Describe the role central and peripheral sensitization has in the onset and symptoms of fibromyalgia
- Compare the benefits and adverse effects of pharmacological treatments for fibromyalgia
- Describe the pharmacist’s role in educating patients on non-pharmacological treatments for fibromyalgia
I. Introduction
II. Epidemiology of Fibromyalgia
1. Prevalence
2. Defining Fibromyalgia
3. Economic Burden of Fibromyalgia
4. Onset of Symptoms and Symptom Severity
III. Pathophysiology of Fibromyalgia
1. Central and Peripheral Sensitization
2. Dysfunctional Pain Inhibitory Mechanisms
3. Neurotransmitters
4. Endocrine Dysfunctions
5. Autoimmunity, Neuroinflammation, and Small Fiber Neuropathy
IV. Symptoms of Fibromyalgia
1. Pain
2. Fatigue
3. Sleep Problems
4. Psychiatric Symptoms
5. Cognitive Dysfunction
6. Other Symptoms or Overlapping Conditions
V. Risk Factors for Fibromyalgia
VI. Diagnosis of Fibromyalgia
VII. Treatment of Fibromyalgia
1. Pharmacological Treatments
2. Non-Pharmacological Treatments
VIII. The Pharmacist’s Role in Fibromyalgia Treatments
IX. Fibromyalgia Research
X. Summary