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  1. J

    Is fibromyalgia a diagnosis of / by exclusion?

    The opinion that fibromyalgia is still a diagnosis of or by exclusion comes up fairly often, altho it was like the tender points test debunked by the ACR criteria in 2010. It is a diagnosis of exclusion, inclusion and checking the amount of pain and 6 other symptoms. It's true that many...
  2. H

    My symptoms tick all the boxes for fibromyalgia!

    Hi, I have had a eureka moment this evening looking at the symptoms online of fibromyalgia. For months on and off have had pain in both shoulders/tops of arms, back of legs/knees, wrists, hands, hips, lower back and neck. I've been feeling like something is very wrong and I'm dying!. It is...
  3. B

    FM/a blood test for Fibromyalgia

    Has anyone had the FM/a blood test for Fibromyalgia? I heard the blood test is 99% sensitive (accurate) and can finally give a definitive diagnosis to those suffering. I am considering having this done and was wondering on others experiences. I have Sjogren's (autoimmune) disease and was told...
  4. A

    Fibro-diagnosed

    Fibromyalgia-diagnosed Hello everyone, My name is Athina and i am from Greece. I am 28 years old and recently before a month and a half i was diagnosed with fibromyalgia,afer 5 years of endless running to the doctors for pain in the hands, in my back, in my legs and making all kind of exams...
    • Athinaki
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    • Forum: Recently diagnosed
  5. L

    Diagnosed Today!!!

    hi everyone, Just got diagnosed today. Honestly always thought this was just a diagnoses doctors give when they dont know whats wrong! I have been a full time waitress for 38 years and just thought the pain was due to that. However the pain is so constant and fierce that I finally had to go...
    • laurie1964
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    • Forum: Welcome new members
  6. W

    New Here - Symptoms but No Diagnosis

    I've been in a lot of pain for...forever, it seems. None of my doctors have treated it like it was significant - told me to take Tylenol or Advil and it should improve. It doesn't. I have osteoarthritis and spinal issues, but this pain is not in my joints. I have several spots that are...
    • whiteraven
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    • Forum: Welcome new members
  7. C

    Work Accommodation

    Have a job that requires me to sit, talk, and type all day. It can be very stressful at times. I’m in the processing of requesting a modification to my schedule because my two days off are not back to back and it requires me to work late. I have small children, so I still have to get up early...
  8. T

    New here and sad...

    Hi all, sorry to join up and then immediately post a negative, but I've been reading threads and the understanding and support you all give is amazing! Since my diagnosis, I have been coping ok, painkillers don't help me at all, so I have to just deal with my pain and other symptoms. Lately...
    • Teenytiny
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    • Forum: Moan, complain and vent
  9. MorgueKitty

    Hello

    Good day or evening, My name is Morgan (or Morg for short), and I am new to the site. I have been living with fibro symptoms for the last 15 years or so. I started noticing the symptoms when I was about 16. It started with random muscle and joint pain, and then went on to include migraines...
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    • Forum: Welcome new members
  10. G

    Juvenile Fibromyalgia? Feeling like a liar

    Hi! I'm a 16-year-old Canadian who has been generally healthy with the exemption of anxiety, depression and anemia, but I've been noticing my body has had a lot of non-visible wear and tear. My friend's joke that I'm old as if I stay still for too long I get up groaning like an old man. I've had...
    • griffin8
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    • Forum: Do I have fibromyalgia?
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