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Fibromyalgia Diagnosis & SymptomsHow to diagnose of fibromyalgia? This is very difficult to detect the symptoms of disease. There is not a single test for determine the disease. The blood tests and X-rays will be performed by the health care providers to diagnose fibromyalgia. In some cases, it can be diagnosed by physical examination and family history of the disease. Electrophysiological studies of the muscles and nerves and imaging tests may be performed by the doctor to find out diseases with similar symptoms such as muscle diseases, viral infections, chronic fatigue syndrome and hypothyroidism. When someone has fibromyalgia, several of doctors will be required for care of the patients. Symptoms such as sore throat, fever and swollen glands are found in people with fibromyalgia. Signs and symptoms of fibromyalgia This disease can affect the areas of the body such as elbows, knees, upper back, back of the head, hips, upper chest and neck. Fibromyalgia is defined by the presence of a constellation of symptoms and multiple tender points. Pain Pain is the main symptom of fibromyalgia. The pain of fibromyalgia has been defined as throbbing, shooting pain, stabbing, twitching and deep muscular aching. People who are suffered from fibromyalgia may experience burning, numbness and tingling. The severity of stiffness and pain is almost present in the morning. There are some aggravating factors that affect pain of fibromyalgia include non-restorative sleep, excessive physical activity, stress, humid or cold weather, excessive mental and physical fatigue, anxiety, and physical inactivity. Sleep problems Patients with fibromyalgia have sleep problems that prevent from getting restful, deep and restorative sleep. Fatigue People, who have fibromyalgia, may experience excessive fatigue. This symptom interferes daily living activities. Other common symptoms of fibromyalgia include:
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