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Characteristic features and diagnostic evaluation for fibromyalgia

Characteristic features and diagnostic evaluation for fibromyalgia
History
Widespread (multisite) pain
Present for at least 3 months
Fatigue, sleep disturbances
Other symptoms, such as cognitive disturbances, headaches, bowel irritability
Physical examination
Widespread (multisite) tenderness
Absence of joint swelling, inflammation
Laboratory testing
Normal acute phase reactants (ESR/CRP)
Normal CBC
In selected cases, muscle enzymes, thyroid testing
ESR: erythrocyte sedimentation rate; CRP: C-reactive protein; CBC: complete blood count.
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