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A member asked:
Are there specific tests to make the diagnosis of fibromyalgia?
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None.: Fibromyalgia is diagnosed by history, physical exam and ruling out other causes. Laboratory tests are usually normal.
Answered 1/12/2016
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No: Fibromyalgia can not be diagnosed by blood tests, MRI or other such tests. It is strictly a clinical diagnosis made by taking a careful history and performing a physical exam. Laboratory tests are useful to make certain the symptoms are not caused by some other condition.
Answered 12/7/2020
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Not orthodox : ? if are "specific tests" for fibromyalgia (FM). Defining lab/imaging test nonexistent; FM not caused by single disorder. Causality varies among sufferers, each w. unique combo of afflictions: number childbirths, variety of biomechanical injuries, varying repetitive stress injuries & obesity, differing penetrance of hypermobity & unique levels of sedentariness from variety of chronic illnesses.
Answered 1/3/2018
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