PINKYPRISCILLA
10-10-2003, 02:24 PM
Do you have to have tender points to have fibro?
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Sponsor Copper 10-11-2003, 02:51 PM Hi PinkyPricsilla(did i spell it right?) Actually you DO have to have the trigger points as that is , specifically, what is used as diagnostic criteria. There are 18 sites of trigger points related to fibromyalgia, and 11 of those MUST be present for a Dx of FMS to be made. THese points must also exist on both sides of the body, us well as upper and lower body. Without these evidenced, a dr. is only guessing at the Dx. Hope this helps, ------------------ Copper Let Miracles Replace all Grievances |
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