If i have morning stiffness do i have fibromyalgia?

Maybe: Fibromyalgia is a distinctive syndrome which can be diagnosed with clinical precision. To be diagnosed you must have: history of widespread pain has been present for at least three months, pain in 11 of 18 tender point sites on digital palpation morning stiffness does not rule it in or out. See your pcp. Check out: http://www.Nfra.Net/diagnost.Htm.

Diagnosis ??: Fibromyalgia is a diagnosis of exclusion. Other things need to be considered and ruled out. Work with a pain or rehabiltation specialist. A rheumatologist may need to see you and run some tests.

Many causes: There are many causes for morning stiffness, most of which can be diagnosed by a rheumatologist.

Fibromyalgia: Morning stiffness can occur with many conditions, including fibromyalgia. It is certainly not strongly suggestive of just fibromyalgia, though. Other symptoms like pain in various parts of the muscles, poor sleep, brain fog, and G.I. symptoms are all more related to fibromyalgia.