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Ace the Case: A 24-Year-Old Female with Chronic Low-Back Stiffness
Paula is a 24-year-old Caucasian female who presents with 3 years of chronic low-back stiffness. Her symptoms began following her fourth pregnancy 3 years ago and were initially treated with acetaminophen without any relief. She reports a daily aching sensation of stiffness in her lower back and buttocks that improves with activity and awakens her from sleep at least 3 times per week. Over the last month, she noted the development of diffuse abdominal cramping, bloating, and 3 to 4 blood-streaked bowel movements per day. She initially attributed the symptoms to taking ibuprofen 800 mg 3 times daily to control her pain, but her gastrointestinal symptoms persisted for the past 3 weeks despite discontinuation of ibuprofen.
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Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of this educational activity, the participant should be better capable of assessing low back pain in young adults.
Overview
Author(s)/Faculty:Lianne S. Gensler, MD; Kashif Jafri, MD
Source: Healio Rheumatology Education Lab
Type: Monograph
Articles/Items: 4
Release Date: 12/15/2017
Expiration Date: 12/14/2018
Credit Type: CME/ABIM MOC
Number of Credits: 0.25
Cost: Free
Providers: Vindico Medial Education
CME Information
Provider Statement: This continuing medical education activity is provided by Vindico Medical Information.
Support Statement: There is no commercial support for this activity.
Target Audience: The intended audience for this activity is rheumatologists and other health care professionals involved in the treatment of axial spondyloarthritis.