Sign in
or Register nowChronicPainConnection.com
What Is The Pain I Have On The Right Side Of Body From Front Stomach To Back
Health Encyclopedia: Fibromyalgia Diagnosis
- Fibromyalgia - Diagnosis
- Highlights
- Introduction
- Causes
- Risk Factors
- Conditions with Similar Symptoms
- Prognosis
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.
Expert & Community Posts
Cymbalta Approved for Fibromyalgia
By Karen Lee Richards , Health Expert...reuptake inhibitor with proven efficacy for reducing pain in patients with fibromyalgia. This... Read more »
"You are Dismissed!"
By Merely Me , Health Expert...year. Drink lots of fluids." Click. "But...nobody in my family is sick," I did not get to... Read more »
Unraveling Health and Emergency Care
By Ann Bartlett , Health Expert...and I had added 2 to 3 days of yoga per week. My body was lean and fit. My diet was good,... Read more »
Health Guide
Acid Reflux Prevention, Acid Reflux Diets
...-to six- inch blocks at the head of the bed and use a wedge-support to elevate the top half of the body. (Extra pillows that only raise the head actually increase the risk for reflux.) A... Read more »Peptic Ulcers: Diagnosis
...ulcers are always suspected in patients with persistent dyspepsia (e.g., bloating, belching, abdominal pain). Dyspepsia, however, occurs in 20% - 40% of people who live in industrialized nations,... Read more »Back Pain and Sciatica: Lifestyle Changes
...that involve lifting, bending, and twisting into awkward positions, as well as those that cause whole-body vibration (usually due to long-distance truck driving) place workers at particular risk... Read more »Peptic Ulcers: Symptoms
...or recurrent and can encompass a variety of problems in the upper abdomen, including the following:Pain or discomfort.Bloating.A feeling of fullness. (People with severe dyspepsia are unable to... Read more »Scleroderma: Prognosis
...heart. The heart becomes enlarged from pumping blood against the resistance. Some symptoms include chest pain, weakness, shortness of breath, and fatigue. The goal of treatment is control of the... Read more »
Related News
Acupuncture for Strokes
May 05, 2008SEATTLE (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- From treating pain to easing nausea, acupuncture is becoming more common in the United States. Now,... Read summary »
Scarless Hernia Repair
May 05, 2008ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- Jim Hawkins is an avid exerciser, but a pain by his groin put a halt to his workouts. Hawkins had a... Read summary »
Surgery-Free Treatments for GERD
January 22, 2009(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Two non-surgical treatments may bring relief to patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). The painful condition is... Read summary »
Surgery Without a Knife
June 08, 2007COLUMBUS, Ohio (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- Doctors say the next big medical breakthrough could be incision-less surgery, which means no knives, no... Read summary »
Saliva Gland Helps Dry Eyes
June 10, 2005ST. LOUIS (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- Being able to cry is something you probably take for granted. What if it was impossible to shed tears at... Read summary »
- Privacy Policy: Updated as of April 1, 2009|
- Service Terms and Agreement|
- Advertising Policy|
- Contact Us|
- About Us|
- RSS Feed|
- Site Map|
- How to Use This Site
By using this service, you accept our Terms of Use. Please read them. The consumer health information on ChronicPainConnection.com is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment for any medical conditions. You should promptly seek professional medical care if you have any concern about your health, and you should always consult your physician before starting a fitness regimen. Copyright © 2005-2009. The HealthCentral Network, Inc. All rights reserved.
 | We comply with the HONcode standard for trustworthy health information: verify here. |
