How Fibromyalgia is diagnosed
Fibromyalgia is a clinical diagnosis which means the diagnosis is made based upon the symptoms, signs and physical examination. There is no specific diagnostic test (ie. blood test, scan etc) is available yet. However, some lab tests will be used to rule out other conditions. Your rheumatologist will confirm the diagnosis after ruling out other conditions.
How Fibromyalgia is treated
As the cause and pathology is not understood yet, the current approach is focused on symptom management. The following are the few objectives of management to improve the quality of life. Each one of these objectives can be achieved by multiple different means.
- Reduction of pain
- Improve quality of sleep
- Relaxation
- Stress management
- Psychological therapy
- Manage other secondary problems
- Activity management
- What is fibromyalgia
- What Causes Fibromyalgia?
- What are the Symptoms of Fibromyalgia?
- How Fibromyalgia is diagnosed
- How Fibromyalgia is treated
- What is the Role of physiotherapy in Fibromyalgia
- How does the pain management in Fibromyalgia different from other acute Musculoskeletal pain conditions?
- Why does my pain get worse after physiotherapy?
- Can I lead a normal life with Fibromyalgia?