Symptoms and Diagnosis of Fibromyalgia
What does fibromyalgia feel like?
People with fibromyalgia typically have many different types of symptoms. Some of the most common symptoms may include:
- Chronic widespread muscle pain
- Muscle soreness
- Tenderness
- Flu-like aching
Other symptoms may include:
- Problems sleeping
- Morning stiffness
- Fatigue
- Dull pain in the muscles
LYRICA®(pregabalin) capsules CV is indicated for management of fibromyalgia and not for improvement in specific symptoms such as problems sleeping and fatigue.
Even though the pain of fibromyalgia is hard to ignore, it may be difficult for some doctors to identify this condition. For example, no blood test or X-ray can be used to help detect it. Plus, many of the symptoms of fibromyalgia are also found in other conditions, such as rheumatoid arthritis.
According to the American College of Rheumatology (ACR), to be diagnosed with fibromyalgia,
a person must have widespread pain lasting for at least 3 months, plus pain
in at least 11 of 18 parts of the body called "tender points."
Other factors may contribute in diagnosing fibromyalgia. Only your doctor can make
an accurate diagnosis.
