Tender points - Fibromyalgia Message Board

k2626 · 09-10-2008, 01:44 PM

Hi guys. How many of you have 11 of the 18 tender points associated with fibro. I do NOT, so with that does that mean I likley do not have Fibro? My tender points are more like my ankles, shins, wrists, small bones in hand and spine...

Amystika · 09-10-2008, 02:10 PM

I have 17 of the 18 tender points PLUS sore areas that do not normally fall into the typical category for FM pain. Like you, my wrists, hands and spine. My doctor has told me that it is common for FM patients to have pain in those areas as well. So it is possible that you do have FM but I would explore other areas just to be safe. Good luck!

sammye · 09-11-2008, 12:37 AM

I'm confused on this one. I've never had the tender points tested. I don't think the test would work on me because I can be pressed on. Certain days it might. The pain moves around too much. I'm going to see if I can find someone to do this test. But all these tests what does it matter? You can't get disability for fibro anyway.

k2626 · 09-11-2008, 12:48 AM

For me I guess it matters in a diagnosis manner. I pressed on the points myself and was fine.

How often does your pain jump around from spot to spot? Also how long do your pains last in one area each time it hits?

vickyo · 09-11-2008, 07:56 AM

My Rhuemy never told me how many of the tender point I have, but if I were to guess it would be 8 or so, but as others have said the pain moves around alot also. I haveheard of drs. looking at the whoel picture, not just the tender point test to diagnose.