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What Tests Are Given to Diagnose Fibromyalgia?

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What Tests Are Given to Diagnose Fibromyalgia?

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There are no specific tests given to diagnose fibromyalgia. Since it is a condition that causes wide spread pain to millions of people, the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) has developed a standardized criteria for diagnosing fibromyalgia. The diagnosis includes bloodwork for eliminating other diseases, evaluating quadrant pain, tender point exams and a history of the patient’s symptoms.