Learn how Fibromyalgia is diagnosed, including key symptoms, diagnostic criteria, and the tests used to rule out other conditions.
Fibromyalgia is a long-term condition characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain, chronic fatigue, sleep disturbances, and cognitive dysfunction. While its exact cause remains elusive, mounting research indicates that fibromyalgia may begin far earlier in life than…
Fibromyalgia is a chronic disorder characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain, fatigue, sleep disturbances, and cognitive impairments. While its origins remain multifactorial and not entirely understood, increasing scientific evidence points to the role of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal…
Fibromyalgia is a chronic disorder known for its hallmark symptoms of widespread musculoskeletal pain, fatigue, sleep disturbances, and cognitive difficulties. Despite decades of research, the biological mechanisms driving fibromyalgia have remained elusive. One of the…
Fibromyalgia is a complex and chronic disorder characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain, fatigue, cognitive dysfunction, and disturbed sleep. Despite decades of research, its exact cause remains elusive. However, recent genetic and neurochemical studies suggest that…
Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition best known for causing widespread pain, fatigue, and sleep disturbances. However, a lesser-discussed yet deeply impactful symptom experienced by many individuals is sexual dysfunction. In the context of fibromyalgia, sexual…
Fibromyalgia is a complex, multifaceted syndrome characterized by chronic widespread musculoskeletal pain, profound fatigue, sleep disturbances, and cognitive dysfunction. It has long been misunderstood, underdiagnosed, and often marginalized in clinical practice due to its subjective…
Legal Recognition Across Different Jurisdictions Social Security Administration (SSA) — SSR 12‑2p In 2012, the SSA issued Social Security Ruling 12‑2p, formally confirming that fibromyalgia can qualify as a medically determinable impairment when properly documented…
Fibromyalgia, long dismissed by skeptics, has begun to claim its place in legal victories. Courts are increasingly granting permanent disability benefits based solely on fibromyalgia when backed by solid documentation. The shift in the legal…
Fibromyalgia has historically been dismissed in legal contexts due to its subjective symptoms and lack of visible diagnostic imaging. But in recent years, significant legal barriers have been dismantled. Courts and administrative bodies in the…
Fibromyalgia, a chronic disorder characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain, fatigue, sleep disturbances, and cognitive challenges, has historically been met with skepticism in legal and medical arenas due to its primarily subjective symptoms. However, over the…