Fibromyalgia

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Fibromyalgia Diagnosis

Fibromyalgia diagnosis is based on ruling out other conditions, especially chronic fatigue syndrome and myofascial pain syndrome; evaluating the patient's history of symptoms; and evidence of tender points located at specific areas of the body.

Tender points are 18 specific points that are located from the neck to the knees. To diagnose fibromyalgia, at least 11 of these points must be painful when pressure is applied. Some physicians believe patients can have fibrom...Read the full article