AML College Meeting – Dr. Loretta Reiter: fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome

Dr. Loretta Reiter - diagnostic criteria and controversies surrounding fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome

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What is the main reason why Dr. Reiter believes that psychological trauma is not a sole cause of fibromyalgia?

The evidence linking psychological trauma to fibromyalgia is strong and consistent.

Psychological trauma is a necessary but not sufficient cause of fibromyalgia.

The evidence linking psychological trauma to fibromyalgia is scarce and conflicting.

Psychological trauma is not relevant to the development of fibromyalgia.

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What is the primary treatment approach recommended by Dr. Reiter for managing fibromyalgia?

Opioid medications

Antidepressants and anti-seizure medications

Physical therapy and exercise

There is no effective treatment for fibromyalgia.

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According to Dr. Reiter, what is the main difference between fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome in terms of their natural history?

Fibromyalgia has a better prognosis, with two-thirds of patients recovering within 4 years.

Chronic fatigue syndrome has a better prognosis, with two-thirds of patients recovering within 4 years.

Both conditions have a similar natural history, with no clear differences in prognosis.

The natural history of these conditions is not well understood, and there are no clear differences between them.

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According to Dr. Reiter, what is the natural history of fibromyalgia?

Fibromyalgia often resolves within 4 years.

Fibromyalgia never resolves once diagnosed.

Fibromyalgia may resolve in some cases, but the prognosis is highly variable.

The natural history of fibromyalgia is not well understood.

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According to Dr. Reiter, what is the main difference between the diagnostic criteria for fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome?

Fibromyalgia requires 3 months of widespread pain, while chronic fatigue syndrome requires 6 months of unexplained fatigue.

Chronic fatigue syndrome requires the presence of depression, while fibromyalgia does not

Fibromyalgia is diagnosed based on tender points, while chronic fatigue syndrome is diagnosed based on symptoms.

There is no difference in the diagnostic criteria for the two conditions.

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