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How is fibromyalgia diagnosed?
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12 minutes
Released:
Nov 27, 2021
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Episode 2 - How is fibromyalgia diagnosed? Fibromyalgia is a real, painful condition. The latest guidelines for diagnosis were published in 2016 and you can find them below. To be diagnosed with fibro, you need to have at least three months of widespread pain or pain all over with other fibro symptoms. Other conditions that may mimic fibro need to be excluded, but you can have fibromyalgia along with other painful conditions, like degenerative disease, chronic back pain, and autoimmune conditions, as well as sleep Apnea and depression. Is it not a diagnosis of exclusion. Accepting the Fibro is real is necessary for your successful treatment. AMERICAN COLLEGE OF RHEUMATOLOGY 2016 Revisions to the 2010/2011 Fibromyalgia Diagnostic Criteriahttps://acrabstracts.org/abstract/2016-revisions-to-the-20102011-fibromyalgia-diagnostic-criteria/You can see the full transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1890983/9621860-how-is-fibromyalgia-diagnosedwww.rheumcoach.com - my websitewww.rheumcoach.com/FibroCard - Download your free copy of the "Fibromyalgia is real" postcard to share with your family & friendswww.FaceBook/com/rheumcoach - lots more information about fibro Disclaimer: This podcast provides information only and does not provide any medical or psychological services or advice. None of the content on this podcast prevents, cures, or treats any mental or medical condition.
Released:
Nov 27, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode
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