How Fibromyalgia is Diagnosed: Symptoms, Tests & Criteria

Importance of Fibromyalgia World Group

Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain, fatigue, and tenderness in localized areas. Managing this condition often requires more than medical intervention; emotional support and shared experiences play a crucial role. The…

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Understanding the 2025 Diagnostic Criteria for Fibromyalgia: A Comprehensive Overview

Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain, fatigue, sleep disturbances, and cognitive difficulties. Diagnosing fibromyalgia has historically been challenging due to the absence of specific laboratory tests and the overlap of symptoms…

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The FM/A Test for Fibromyalgia: Evaluating Its Reliability and Clinical Utility

Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain, fatigue, sleep disturbances, and cognitive difficulties. Diagnosing fibromyalgia has traditionally been challenging due to the absence of specific laboratory tests and reliance on patient-reported symptoms.…

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Small-Fiber Neuropathy in Fibromyalgia: What Patients Should Know for Better Diagnosis and Relief

Fibromyalgia has long been regarded as a complex and poorly understood disorder marked by widespread pain, fatigue, and cognitive difficulties. However, new research has uncovered a surprising and important connection that could help explain the…

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What Causes Fibromyalgia? New Scientific Theories Explained and Debunked

Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition that has puzzled both patients and scientists for decades. Known for causing widespread pain, fatigue, sleep disturbances, and cognitive impairment, fibromyalgia has no clear origin. As the condition becomes more…

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Fibromyalgia AAFP Guidelines Explained: What Every Patient Should Know About Diagnosis and Treatment

Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition marked by widespread pain, persistent fatigue, sleep disturbances, and cognitive difficulties. With millions of people affected worldwide, one of the leading challenges has been ensuring accurate diagnosis and effective treatment.…

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How Courts Are Recognizing Fibromyalgia as Grounds for Permanent Disability

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…

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Recent Court Decisions That Change Fibromyalgia Disability Claims Forever

Fibromyalgia, a chronic condition defined by widespread pain, fatigue, cognitive difficulties and an array of physical symptoms, has historically faced skepticism within legal and regulatory systems due to its subjective nature. However, recent court decisions…

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When Fibromyalgia Qualifies as a Permanent Disability

Fibromyalgia has long been misunderstood by the legal system, medical professionals, and insurers due to its subjective symptoms. But recent legal decisions, administrative rulings, and policy updates have begun transforming the landscape—establishing that fibromyalgia can…

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Fibromyalgia Officially Recognized in Permanent Disability Cases

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…

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