Fibromyalgia
5 Hours Continuing Education
Carolyn McMakin, M.A.,D.C.
Private Practice
Portland, Oregon
Detailed Outline
Fibromyalgia: Definition
Fibromyalgia Syndrome
Myofascial Pain Syndrome
Myofascial Pain Syndrome vs. Fibromyalgia Syndrome
Definition of Myofascial Pain Syndrome (MPS)
Definition of FMS
ICD codes
Fibromyalgia; Symptoms and diagnosis
Most commonly noted Tender Points
Symptoms: Wolfe (1990)
Associated Disorders
Diagnostic Features
Differential Diagnosis
Onset and course
Onset
Course
Miscellaneous
Prevalence
Features and Testing
Testing
Features
Therapeutics: Prescriptions
Prescription Drugs
Rx that don't work
Therapeutics: Non prescription
Note to Patients
My personal hypothesis
Our Treatment Protocol
Bibliography
Suggested Additional Reading
Appendix:
Diet for Depression
Nutritional Causes
Foods to Avoid
Foods to Eat
Other Considerations
Allergy Elimination Diet
Primary Guidelines
Diet Summary
Diet Bibliography
Patient Information
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