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My doctor says i have fibromyalgia, and i disagree. what tests would tell me for sure?
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None: There are no tests for fibro. It is a diagnosis based solely on diagnostic criteria (a history and physical). See a rheumatologist for a 2nd opinion.
Answered 3/26/2023
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None: ? which test available to rule out fibromyalgia (FM). No test exists to rule out FM. Absent chronic widespread pain & restless non-restorative sleep there is a low likelihood of fibromyalgia. FM diagnosis "ruled in" if clinically provable (with test) disorders have been ruled out. FM is "umbrella label" for several disorders, each defined by a unique & distinct set of identifiable causal factors.
Answered 11/30/2014
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