Fibromyalgia is difficult to diagnose because many of the symptoms mimic those of other disorders. The physician reviews the patient's medical history and makes a diagnosis of fibromyalgia based on a history of chronic widespread pain that persists for more than 3 months. The American College of Rheumatology (ACR) has developed criteria for fibromyalgia that physicians can use in diagnosing the disorder. According to ACR criteria, a person is considered to have fibromyalgia if he or she has widespread pain in combination with tenderness in at least 11 of 18 specific tender point sites.
- Index
- What Is Fibromyalgia?
- How Many People Have Fibromyalgia?
- What Causes Fibromyalgia?
- How Is Fibromyalgia Treated?
- What Research Is Being Conducted on Fibromyalgia?
- Where Can People Get More Information About Fibromyalgia?
- Fibromyalgia-Key Words
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