Introduction Receiving a diagnosis of fibromyalgia can bring a mixture of emotions. For many people, it is a relief to finally have a name for the widespread pain, persistent fatigue, sleep disturbances, and cognitive difficulties…
Fibromyalgia Diagnosis
Learn how Fibromyalgia is diagnosed, including key symptoms, diagnostic criteria, and the tests used to rule out other conditions.
Do doctors often misdiagnose patients with Fibromyalgia instead of conducting further testing?
Unfortunately not only is Fibromyalgia comorbid with other conditions, but its symptoms can also mask other issues. There’s no definitive test as it doesn’t show up in blood work so it’s diagnosed by clinical evaluation.…
If you have Fibromyalgia, do you remember having been ill with some manner of the virus within a few weeks of developing Fibro?
I have Fibromyalgia. My father drank heavily in the 1960s and both my parents smoked tobacco when I was conceived. As a child, I frequently had strep throat, bronchitis, and even pneumonia. Even at 2…
Why is there such a strong Stigma with Fibromyalgia patients?
Medical professionals roll their eyes at the thought of them. I am interested in opinions from both sides. I think a big part of it is that the medical profession doesn’t want to admit how…
How Much of Psychological Pain Causes Physical Pain and Vice Versa in Fibromyalgia?
Introduction Fibromyalgia sits right at the intersection of body and mind, but not in the simplistic way it is sometimes described. It is not “all in the head,” nor is it purely a physical muscle…
If you suffer from Fibromyalgia does it hurt you to wear all types of clothes or only certain fabrics?
Diagnosed 10 years ago. Every day is a new mystery I am ridiculously picky about my clothes, since mild to moderate Allodynia is one of my Fibromyalgia symptoms. No sleeves of any fabric, soft fleece…
What will happen when I go to a Rheumatologist about potential Fibromyalgia
When you go to a rheumatologist for possible fibromyalgia, the appointment is usually less dramatic than people expect. There’s no single test that “confirms” fibromyalgia, so the visit is mostly about carefully mapping your symptoms…
Is there a link between Fibromyalgia and Alien Abduction?
I was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia in 2015 and have been finding ways to keep going! Well, let’s look at this logically. When a person goes missing alien abduction is not on the police’s mind. At…
When Did You Realize That Your Symptoms Were All Due to Fibromyalgia?
Introduction For many people living with fibromyalgia, the journey to understanding what is happening in their body and brain is rarely straightforward. It is often long, confusing, and filled with uncertainty. Symptoms appear gradually, overlap…
What Do Doctors Themselves Really Think About Fibromyalgia?
Introduction Fibromyalgia is one of those medical conditions that tends to generate strong opinions—not just among patients, but within medicine itself. If you asked ten doctors what they think about fibromyalgia, you would likely get…