Fibromyalgia & Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
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Course Description & Information:
- Fibromyalgia is one of the most common chronic pain conditions. The disorder affects an estimated 10 million people in the U.S. and an estimated 3-6% of the world population. While it is most prevalent in women —75-90 percent of the people who have FM are women —it also occurs in men and children of all ethnic groups. Fibromyalgia Syndrome is a chronic condition causing pain, stiffness, and tenderness of the muscles, tendons, and jointsChronic fatigue syndrome/myalgic encephalomyelitis is a complex, multi-system, chronic medical condition whose pathophysiology remains unknown. No established diagnostic tests exist nor are any FDA-approved drugs available for treatment. This course provides an evidence-based medicine approach to current research into understanding these two disorders and current treatment options that apply a patient-centered approach to care. Intermediate level.
- Pharmacist information: ACPE UAN: 0826-9999-24-010-L01-P, IRD: 10-21-2024. Knowledge based activity.
Course Objectives:
- Summarize recent updated guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of fibromyalgia.
- Summarize recent updated guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of chronic fatigue syndrome.
- List the medication treatment options for fibromyalgia, including indications and major adverse effects.
- Explain the underlying pathophysiology (central sensitization) of fibromyalgia.
- State non-medication treatment options for fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome.
- Explain the overall symptom complex and comorbidities associated with fibromyalgia.
- Identify symptoms common across all myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) case definitions.
- List the factors that make chronic fatigue syndrome difficult to diagnose.
- State the role of diet and nutritional supplements in the treatment of fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome.
- Summarize the data on the leaky gut, autoimmune disease and fibromyalgia.
Learning Outcome: At least 80% of class participants will score 70% or greater on course post-test.
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Course Credit: 3 Contact Hours
Accreditations:
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Who Should Attend:
Pharmacists, Dietitians, Nursing professionals, Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy professionals, and other medical professionals.
Certificate Requirements:
- Full attendance.
- Completion of course post-test (70%) and evaluation.
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