Diagnosis is based upon a thorough clinical evaluation from a healthcare provider. Currently, there are no tests for diagnosing FM. Since the symptoms of FM can also be caused by many other health conditions, other causes must be ruled out. It is a diagnosis of exclusion. [1]
How is fibromyalgia diagnosed?
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Fibromyalgia is diagnosed through a comprehensive clinical evaluation by a healthcare provider because there are no specific tests for the condition. The diagnosis is considered a diagnosis of exclusion, meaning that other potential causes for the symptoms must be ruled out.