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INTRODUCTION
 In
this lesson we take a look at the chronic
fatigue syndrome & fibromyalgia
and currently accepted conventional therapies. Our goal is to get a more
in-depth understanding of these two diseases. This lesson provides 1.25
hours of credit (0.125 CEUs), and is intended for pharmacists in all
practice settings.
The
program ID # for this lesson is 707-000-99-004-H01.
Pharmacists
completing this lesson by April 30, 2002 may receive full credit. (April
30, 2001 for California.)
The
objectives of this lesson are such that upon completion the participant
will be able to:
1. Compare & contrast signs & symptoms of CFS & FMS.
2. Discuss the potential impact of sleep disturbances on physiological
function.
3. Outline some barriers to testing CFS & FMS therapies.
4. List the goals of CFS & FMS treatment.
5. Compare & contrast the roles of serotonin, norepinephrine,
dopamine & GABA in CFS & FMS.
6. Discuss the rationale behind use of TCAs, antianxiety drugs, sleep
aids, SSRIs, neuromodulating drugs, NSAIDs, calcium channel blockers,
& pain relief remedies.
7. Describe a basic nonpharmacological approach to CFS & FMS
management.
8. Discuss what pharmacists can do to support CFS & FMS patients.
9. Outline supportive recommendations that can be given to Case
Patient EM.
All
opinions expressed by the author/authors are strictly their own and are not
necessarily approved or endorsed by W-F Professional Associates Inc.
Consult full prescribing information on any drugs or devices discussed.
INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND
“Don’t judge an illness before
you know the facts” is the slogan of the National Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
and Fibromyalgia Association. This CE lesson discusses the current facts
about Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) and Fibromyalgia Syndrome (FMS). A
syndrome is a group of symptoms and signs which, in total, are thought to
characterize a disorder. Both CFS and FMS are under active research, and
neither syndrome has a cure. It is estimated that about 75% of diagnosed CFS
patients will meet the diagnosis criteria for FMS. The therapies discussed
in this lesson represent the most common approaches to CFS and FMS
management. (2,6,12)
CFS
FMS
Treatment
Case
Conclusion
References
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