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how do you find out if you have fibro????

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i am starting to hin i have fibro but no dr has diagnosed me with it. can someone tell me if there is any tests? i am seeing my primary physician soon and want to ask her if she thinks this could be fibro. 2 other drs questioned MS. i just wish they could diagnose me and treat me for the symptoms i am having. i will be having surgery soon for the TN.
i want to thank everyone for the support they have given me in the past. i just love this site!!!!
elaine
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Yes, the test is quite simple. There are what is referred to as pressure points, and I believe if you have pain at 11 of those points, there is usually a diagnosis of Fibro. If your general physician is not familiar with this process, most Rheumatologists are. Good luck. Prayers and hugs
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thank you
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Not everyone has the pressure points, though. Fibro is usually what is left after other things have been ruled out.
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I went to a rheumy to identify the type of arthritis I thought I had. He diagnosed FM instead, then later on, diagnosis psoriatic arthritis and iron deficient anemia in addition to the FM.
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was tested for all the obvoius things & DO have the pressure points.
thats when dr diagnosed this
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YOU HAVE TO FIRST FIND A DR THAT BELIEVES IN FIBRO, SOME OF THEM WILL CUT YOU OFF AT THE PASS B/C THEY DON'T BELIEVE IN FIBRO....BEWARE....
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