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How could i tell if i have plantar fasciitis or fibromyalgia?
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See specialist: Plantar fasciitis is a biomechanically induced condition affecting arch(plantar fascia) of foot. Fibromyalgia is a painful condition that can affect many areas of body rgardless of biomechanics or weightbearing and even affect sleep patterns. See podiatrist and/or rheumatologist.
Answered 3/15/2014
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Rule of thumb: In general, plantar fasciitis is localized to the foot/ankle, while fibromyalgia is a more generalized disease affecting multiple muscles and joints around the body.
Answered 3/12/2016
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