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Health Encyclopedia: Fibromyalgia Diagnosis

Diagnosis

There is no obvious, objective method for diagnosing fibromyalgia. The criteria used for studying fibromyalgia are very helpful, particularly if the patient does not have any accompanying disorder, such as depression or arthritis, which could complicate the diagnosis. Failure to meet the criteria, however, does not rule out fibromyalgia. Fibromyalgia should be suspected in any patient with muscle and joint pain when no identifiable cause has been found.

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My shoulder hurts...is it osteoarthritis?

By Grant Cooper , Health Expert

Osteoarthritis is a very common problem. Most people know someone who is dealing with... Read more »

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Scoliosis: Symptoms

Scoliosis is usually painless. The curvature itself may often be too subtle to be noticed, even by observant parents. Some parents may notice abnormal posture in their growing child that... Read more »

Gallstones and Gallbladder Disease: Symptoms

About 90% of gallstones provoke no symptoms at all. If problems do develop, the chance of developing pain is about 2% per year for the first 10 years after stone formation, after which the... Read more »

Osteoarthritis: Symptoms

The pain of osteoarthritis typically begins gradually and progressesslowly over many years. People under age 40 may have the condition with no symptoms at all. Osteoarthritis is commonly... Read more »

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Prevention

PreventionBecause multiple factors may cause carpal tunnel syndrome, there is no single mode of prevention. Treating any underlying medical condition is certainly important. Simple common sense may... Read more »

Scoliosis: Introduction

Scoliosis is the abnormal curvature of the spine. While the normal spine has gentle natural curves that round the shoulders and make the lower back curve inward, scoliosis typically... Read more »

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