How can i be sure its fms and not something else?

Get Evaluated: Get evaluated, a complete history and physical exam, in addition tests will be ordered to rule out other causes for your symptoms.

Good question: To be certain, your doctors needs to test you for other "rheumatic diseases." these are conditions that mimic fibromyalgia but can be more serious and debilitating. Finally, if it is fibromyalgia, i recommend you see an md who specializes in the treatment of the condition. You will ultimately be more likely to improve.

Rheumatologist: ? How to know if fibromyalgia (FM) is correct diagnosis? Rheumatologists are expert at diagnosis of FM. FM is diagnosis of exclusion; laboratory & imaging studies are used to rule out other possible causes of symptoms being experienced. Diagnosis requires chronic widespread pain; including both upper & lower back regions. Depression, confused mentation, & restless sleep are common symptoms.