A patient in the clinic is worried about having fibromyalgia. For which symptoms should the health care professional assess the patient for?
A)Hot, tender, and edematous muscle groups bilaterally
B)Fasciculations of the upper and lower extremity muscles
C)Exercise intolerance and painful muscle cramps
D)Sensitivity at tender points and profound fatigue

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Widespread joint and muscle pain, fatigue, and tender points are characteristics of fibromyalgia, a chronic musculoskeletal syndrome. Increased sensitivity to touch (i.e., tender points), the absence of systemic or localized inflammation, and fatigue and sleep disturbances are common. Fatigue is profound. Hot, tender and edematous muscle groups; muscle fasciculations; and exercise intolerance are not generally associated with fibromyalgia.

A Patient in the Clinic Is Worried About Having Fibromyalgia