The tender point test was developed by the (ACR) as a diagnostic tool for diagnosing Fibromyalgia
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The tender point test was developed by the (ACR) as a diagnostic tool for diagnosing Fibromyalgia

Dear Alexa I was involved in a road traffic accident following which I initially suffered from a whiplash injury with pain to my neck and back. It has now been 9 months since the accident…

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My Doctor Diagnosed me with Fibromyalgia but refuses to put me on any medication for it.
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My Doctor Diagnosed me with Fibromyalgia but refuses to put me on any medication for it.

I ask this question in our fibromyalgia support group, Many people are responding to this issue. Here we have collective knowledge on this question. SAM-e. I started with 200 mg once a day. I increased…

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Do doctors often misdiagnose patients with Fibromyalgia instead of conducting further testing?
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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.…

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