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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.
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What kind of diseases are hard to diagnose?
Fibromyalgia, bipolar disorder, lymphomas, internal abscesses, to name a few.
How long does fibromyalgia last?
Mine was diagnosed in one visit. There are certain pressure points that are very sore in Fibromyalgia patients. By detecting pain in these points and other symptoms, a diagnosis is often very simple to diagnose.
What is a risk factor for fibromyalgia?
hard to breath
Can fibromyalgia cause knots under skin?
Yes. I have fibromyalgia and I get hard knots and bruises on my thighs they are so tender to the touch I cry just being touched or walking. I was told this was the cause.
Can I have fibromyalgia if I have almost all the symptoms but my pain isn't constant except for my severe headache I get pain that comes and goes?
It is possible that you could suffer from fibromyalgia. However, only a doctor can diagnose you.
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.
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).
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.
Does blue rubber bleb syndrome cause fibromyalgia?
It would not likely cause Fibromyalgia, but there is no known cause for Fibromyalgia. However, Fibromyalgia often co-occurs with other medical issues. It is often brought on by a physical or mental stress. So, it is possible that BLEB could have triggered Fibromyalgia.
Are there any cures for fibromyalgia?
Sorry to say there is not a cure for fibromyalgia the only thing that can be done is medication prescribed from a doctor to help relieve the pain. A very hard thing to deal with.
Will a Doctor believe an 18 yr old Male claiming he has Fibromyalgia?
It is rarely a good idea to self-diagnose yourself. Doctors typically do not take it seriously. If you believe you have Fibromyalgia you should report your symptoms to your doctor and be fully evaluated. Once you have been diagnosed by a physician, if other doctors do not believe you, you will have medical records to show them. Unfortunately, there are a large number of doctors that still do not believe that Fibromyalgia is a real disorder.
Can fibromyalgia interfere with running?
Most people with Fibromyalgia do not feel much like running. However, if you have the energy to run Fibromyalgia itself should not interfere with doing so. However, there are many other co-existing conditions that can occur alongside Fibromyalgia that might make running more difficult.
