Until somewhat recently, diagnosing fibromyalgia focused on the symptoms of pain and the presence of tender points. Medical ...

Learn more about fibromyalgia with its chronic muscle pain, fatigue, sleep disturbances, and tender points. Are you living with fibromyalgia symptoms? They can range from pain and sleep problems ...

Doctors may also test tender points, which occur near certain joints and in symmetrical pairs throughout the body. The healthcare professional applies some pressure to these 18 points to check ...

We want as precise a diagnosis as we can have. Narrator Once other known diseases are excluded, doctors can check for 18 specific tender points as defined by the American College of Rheumatology.