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Are there any pictures of the 18 tender points for testing fibromyalgia?
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∙ 7y ago
Following are those 18 tender points.
Occiput (2) - at the sub-occipital muscle insertions (near the base of the skull)
Low cervical (2) - at the anterior aspects of the inter-transverse spaces at C5-C7 (the lower vertebra of the neck)
Trapezius (2) - at the midpoint of the upper border (the neck, mid back, and upper back muscles between the shoulder blades)
Supraspinatus (2) - at origins, above the scapula spine near the medial border
Second rib (2) - upper lateral to the second costochondral junction (the insertion of the second rib)
Lateral epicondyle (2) - 2 cm distal to the epicondyles (the side of the elbow)
Gluteal (2) - in upper outer quadrants of buttocks in anterior fold of muscle (the upper and outer muscles of the buttocks)
Greater trochanter (2) - posterior to the trochanteric prominence (the upper part of the thigh)
Knee (2) - at the medial fat pad proximal to the joint line (the middle of the knee joint)
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What spots are sore when you have fibromyalgia?
A person with Fibromyalgia can be sore or tender anywhere. There are eighteen specific "tender points" that were the basis of a diagnosis of Fibromyalgia until 2010. These tender points are spread throughout the body, in the head, neck, shoulders, arms, back, hips and legs. The "tender points" are not the only areas that may be tender or sore if someone has Fibromyalgia, they are just the ones that were used for diagnosis.
Which location of pain is confined to tender points in?
fibromyalgia
How are tender points used to diagnose fibromyalgia?
Tender points are used by form of physical examination where the doctor applies pressure lightly to different parts of the body, this is usually painful for fibromyalgia patients.
Where does fibromyalgia pain happen?
Fibromyalgia pain may be body wide or centered in specific tender points in the muscles and joints. Among the many symptoms of fibromyalgia are persistent. The pain may be body wide or centered in specific tender points in the muscles and joints. Among the many symptoms of fibromyalgia are persistent
What is the testing for fibromyalgia?
Testing for fibromyalgia is mainly through physical examination. There are certain points on the body that elicit a lot of pain when pressed. A rheumatologist can make the diagnosis. It is considered an autoimmune disease by some and to date there is no blood test to diagnose it. Recently, there have been some studies that link a virus (saw this on Dr. Oz) to fibromyalgia. The vrus is XMRV...a retrovirus.
Is there a test for fibromyalgia?
There are currently no blood tests to determine Fibromyalgia. A diagnosis is typically made after other possible causes for the symptoms have been excluded and a medical examination has been done confirming the existence of tender points. There are 18 tender points used to diagnose Fibromyalgia, a Fibromyalgia diagnosis requires that the patient report pain in at least 11 of the 18 tender points (based on finger pressure). If there is not pain in at least 11 of the tender points, a physician may still diagnose Fibromyalgia if enough of the other common symptoms exist (including sleep disturbance, headaches, and IBS).
Chronic disorder of unknown cause characterized by tender points and fatigue?
Fibromyalgia syndrome
Can you have fibromyalgia in only one area of the body?
By definition Fibromyalgia is wide-spread pain throughout at least 11 of 18 "tender points" on the body, often in addition to fatigue. It would be very unlikely that someone with Fibromyalgia ONLY has pain in one area of the body. However, it is not uncommon that the pain is worse in one area than it is in others. Often, Fibromyalgia patients may not realize they have pain throughout the body until the various tender points are touched. Determining pain in those tender points only requires the application of mild pressure to each point.
What are the most common symptoms of fibromyalgia?
The main fibromyalgia signs and symptoms include deep muscle pain, painful tender points, and morning stiffness. Other Major symptoms of fibromyalgia are sleep problems, fatigue, and anxiety.
Is it possible to have fibromyalgia without pain?
Pain is the key symptom of Fibromyalgia. The criteria for diagnoses of Fibromaylgia includes widespread pain in all four quadrants of the body. You may not have pain throughout your body at all times, and the pain may vary. There are 18 tender points that are checked during an exam to determine if you have Fibromyalgia. A diagnosis of Fibromyalgia requires that you have pain in 11 of the 18 tender points. If you have pain in less than 11 of the tender points, you may also be diagnosed with Fibromyalgia if you have many of the other commonly associated symptoms. These include: sleep disorders, irritable bowel, fatigue, TMJ disorder, cognitive and memory impairment, muscle pain, stiffness, numbness and tingling, skin and chemical sensitivities.
What are the Fibromyalgia pressure points what are they?
There are many spots, all over the body. This is one of the ways that doctors evaluate whether a person has Fibromyalgia and how severe it is. I looked up some information for you at these web sites:www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/fibromyalgia.htmlwww.mayoclinic.com/health/fibromyalgia/DS00079arthritis.about.com/library/quiz/blfibroknowledge.htm There are 18 tender points and the diagnoses is given if you have more than 8 of them. This test is far from full proof.There is another test said to be more accurate taking the blood pressure of FM sufferer. This also is not full proof but is another test less commonly used. Last of all is the new blood test that has come out and although also not 100% either, it is closer than the other two mentioned tests above because there is less chance of misdiagnoses If you have fibromyalgia and the doctor presses on those tender points... you will know!
What syndrome is the chronic disorder of unknown cause characterized by tender points and fatigue?
There are many answers possible for this vague question, however, you may be thinking of fibromyalgia.
