J Korean Pain Soc.
1998 May;11(1):138-142.
Treatment of Primary Fibromyalgia Syndrome Patient
- Affiliations
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- 1Department of Anesthesiology, Soonchunhyang University, College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
Abstract
- Fibromyalgia syndrome is defined as a diffuse, aching musculoskeletal pain associated with multiple and discrete predictable tender points along with stiffness. A primary form associated without any disease is uncommon compared to the secondary diffuse fibrositis. We witnessed a case of a primary fibromyalgia syndrome. A 28-year-old woman was suffering from pain on posterior neck, right shoulder, upper back, left hand and arm for two years. She also complained of morning stiffness, fatigue, and headache. We treated her with stellate ganglion block with 0.25% bupivacaine, medication that included amitriptyline, TENS and superlizer. We also recommended aerobic exercise.
