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Tests

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Manchester, UK

Just wanted to know what tests people have been through to get the diagnosis of fibromyalgia?

October 23, 2016
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Members shared their varied journeys to a fibromyalgia diagnosis, with most emphasizing the importance of ruling out other conditions first... Read more

Members shared their varied journeys to a fibromyalgia diagnosis, with most emphasizing the importance of ruling out other conditions first through extensive blood tests (including CBC, ANA, rheumatoid factor, vitamin levels), imaging like MRIs and X-rays, and consultations with rheumatologists or pain specialists. Several members described undergoing the tender point test, though some noted it is no longer required under updated diagnostic criteria, while others shared that their doctors used symptom questionnaires and physical exams to confirm the diagnosis. A recurring theme was the lengthy, sometimes frustrating process of elimination that can take months or years, with many members enduring multiple scans, specialists, and tests before finally receiving validation and a clear diagnosis.

A MyFibroTeam Member

I have had an MRI of my neck my brain, upper and lower nerve conduction studies, ultrasounds of both inner legs to check for blood clots and a cat-scan of my abdominal region as well as x-rays multiple blood work ups...all they found was a kidney stone. So my neurologist diagnosed me with fibro and neuropathy

October 25, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

I've had ultrasound on my shoulder, neck, liver stomach, kidneys, seen a orthopaedic and rheumatoid specialist, still under a neurologist, while having these tests found I had a problem with a kidney so another issue to sort, and endless blood tests.

October 23, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

I didn't have any tests , I was chatting to a pain specialist about my symptoms and he said I had fibromyalgia and had properly had it for years , it was good to know that I wasn't losing the plot and that In fact I had a condition that was recognised by the medical profession. I've learnt to manage my condition although some days are tough I get through it some how . Have you been referred to a pain specialist? That may be a good starting point . All the best Denise

October 23, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

I've had every blood test a person could. As well as seen every kind of doctor a person could.

October 23, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

Blood tests; CBC, SED rate, Vitamin D and Vitmain B12, RA Factor, ANA, and different ANA factors. I had a trigger point exam which was awful with a lot of pain. I luckily got a positive ANA without any autoimmune diseases, so far, since they run in my family I saw my first rheumatologist 3 months after showing symptoms. He confirmed the diagnosis after I was showing symptoms for 5 months. I've been treated by my PCP in Jan. I've been treated by my new rheumatologist, who was second to confirm my diagnosis in June.

October 23, 2016

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