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ganse

Updated 2mo ago

Seeking clarity on fibromyalgia diagnosis

When did you first know you had fibromyalgia? My doctor said it seems like I have an inflammatory condition, how do you know it's Fibromyalgia and not just sprains and strains?

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"Some individuals were diagnosed with fibromyalgia after seeing rheumatologists for joint pain and other symptoms. In some cases, they were tested for conditions like rheumatoid arthritis which came b...See More

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Chesbro99

2mo

It's a rule out condition. If everything is normal and you have all the symptoms and they would give you a diagnosis
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MsDaisyMae

2mo

Usually, you know the cause of your strain or sprain. Fibromyalgia is constant not sure what the cause.
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ExoticSelene

2mo

It took me a while to figure it out I've been having joint issues for going on for 12+ years. I was told i had fluid behind my knee caps then runners knee. Then finally earlier this year I had the opportunity to get a bunch of blood work done that ruled out, RA,lupus, etc. The NP I was seeing wanted me back so we looked at a few more things before she officially diagnosed me.

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