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Are Many People Diagnosed With Fibromyalgia Along With RA? How Was The Fibromyalgia Diagnosed Discovered?

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Oklahoma City, OK
September 12, 2024
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i was. i'm still figuring out which symptom is from which, lol

September 12, 2024
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Yes, I completely understand!! I'm trying to figure out what triggers what! :)

September 13, 2024
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Yes, many people with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) are also diagnosed with fibromyalgia. Research has shown that the prevalence of fibromyalgia among RA patients ranges from 7.4% to 19.8%, with one study finding it to be 14%.

Diagnosis of Fibromyalgia
- Criteria: Doctors diagnose fibromyalgia based on symptoms such as Show Full Answer

Yes, many people with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) are also diagnosed with fibromyalgia. Research has shown that the prevalence of fibromyalgia among RA patients ranges from 7.4% to 19.8%, with one study finding it to be 14%.

Diagnosis of Fibromyalgia:
- Criteria: Doctors diagnose fibromyalgia based on symptoms such as widespread pain, fatigue, cognitive problems, and waking up feeling tired.
- Physical Exam: They check for specific pain, sensitivity, and tenderness in certain areas of the body.
- Medical History: They also consider other symptoms that commonly coexist with fibromyalgia, like irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).

For more detailed information, you can refer to the sources provided in my knowledge base.

September 12, 2024

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