Fibromyalgia Tender Points

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Fibromyalgia tender points are home to some 6 million people in the United States making it the third most common rheumatological disorder in America. This syndrome affects women more than men and can affect and be affected by menstruation, pregnancy and menopause. There is hope.

These tender points generally involve 18 most common areas of increased pain verified through various studies over a long period of time. These points can help doctors in making the correct diagnosis as fibromyalgia sufferers consistently have pain in many of these areas. To be diagnosed with fibromyalgia, you need to experience 11 of the 18 tender points listed below. Although these points can vary slightly from chart to chart, they tend to be most prominant where muscles come together in groups. Knowledge is power and in the case of fibromyalgia, hope for everyone struggling with this disorder.

It is important to remember, however that having pain in a few spots in this chart or even one or two does not mean you have fibromyalgia. For example, shoulder pain can be a symptom of other problems such as rotator cuff injury or arthritis. Pain on the outside of the elbow could be tennis elbow or pain from a referring trigger point.

A physician can help you diagnosis any conditions you may have and answer your questions about fibromyalgia.

If you have struggled with fibromylagia and would like a solid resource addressing the disease, please check out the book, How to Reverse Fibromyalgia NOW!"

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