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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).
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Why is Fibromyalgia is so hard to diagnose?
The symptoms of Fibromyalgia are similar to many other disorders and diseases. Also, there is currently no blood or imaging test to prove that someone has Fibromyalgia. Because of this many tests must be run to rule out the other possibilities before a diagnosis of Fibromyalgia can be given.
How do you know you have Fibromyalgia?
QUICK DIAGNOSIS:By getting a diagnosishttp://www.myfibro.com/fibromyalgia-diagnosis DOCTOR DIAGNOSIS:You can also go to a doctor [Rheumatologist] to get tested by them pressing on 18 tender points. If you have 8 out of eighteen they consider you having possible fibromyalgia. Other doctors will perform the test although there are still naive doctors who do not believe in the disease. BLOOD TEST:Although now there is a BLOOD TEST! Fibromyalgia patients have a higher level of anti-polymer antibodies in their blood. For more information go to autoimmune technologies the link is below. You can get your doctor to order the test by printing out the information at the website linked below. Or type inwww.Autoimmune.com
Where can I find more info on fibromyalgia pain treatment?
www.webmd.com/fibromyalgia/fibromyalgia-pain-10/default.htm www.webmd.com/fibromyalgia/.../treating-fibromyalgia-pain-medica... www.themediteckwellnessgateway.com ... Holistic Healing
How do you say fibromyalgia in spanish?
Fibromyalgia
How do you know if you have fibromyalgia?
QUICK DIAGNOSIS:By getting a diagnosishttp://www.myfibro.com/fibromyalgia-diagnosis DOCTOR DIAGNOSIS:You can also go to a doctor [Rheumatologist] to get tested by them pressing on 18 tender points. If you have 8 out of eighteen they consider you having possible fibromyalgia. Other doctors will perform the test although there are still naive doctors who do not believe in the disease. BLOOD TEST:Although now there is a BLOOD TEST! Fibromyalgia patients have a higher level of anti-polymer antibodies in their blood. For more information go to autoimmune technologies the link is below. You can get your doctor to order the test by printing out the information at the website linked below. Or type inwww.Autoimmune.com
Is fibromyalgia an acute condition?
Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition.
Can you claim dla with fibromyalgia?
yes,fibromyalgia is a debilitating condition.
Do army paratroopers suffer from fibromyalgia?
Any body can get fibromyalgia
Who treats fibromyalgia in Minnesota?
There are a number of hospitals that offer fibromyalgia treatment but it is best to find one that specializes the the treatment of fibromyalgia.
What month is fibromyalgia month?
May is National Fibromyalgia Awareness Month. May 12 is National Fibromyalgia Awareness Day.
What is the duration of Living With Fibromyalgia?
The duration of Living With Fibromyalgia is 1.18 hours.
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!
