Fibromyalgia is a health issue connected with persisting musculoskeletal pain. Apart from musculoskeletal pain, it affects the brain, nervous system, and spinal cord.

It reduces the quality of life of patients with the underlying symptoms such as.

• Joint pain
• Tenderness
• Fatigue
• Low concentration level
• Mood swings
• Depression
• Anxiety etc.

Fibromyalgia Panel is used to diagnose fibromyalgia and rule out health issues with similar symptoms of fibromyalgia.

Why is Fibromyalgia Panel Done?

• Diagnose fibromyalgia
• Eliminate the other health conditions with similar indications that are of fibromyalgia.
• Deciding the treatment for fibromyalgia to reduce musculoskeletal pain.

Some health conditions can provoke Fibromyalgia. so, it is also recommended for the patients with medical conditions which prompt the development of the problem such as.   

• Hepatitis C
• Lyme Disease
• Thyroid
• Psychiatric disease etc.

Preparation

• 10-12 hours of fasting
• Give a sample after 96 hours of gadolinium or iodine contrast media administration

Sample Type Required

• 4ml of serum

Conclusion

Fibromyalgia conditions don’t only affect the quality of life of patients with widespread joint and muscle pain but also cause various health issues such as TMJ disorders, IBS (Irritable bowel syndrome), anxiety, depression, etc.  If you are having the symptoms of fibromyalgia mentioned above but are not sure whether you are suffering from fibromyalgia or any other disorder with similar signs, then book your Fibromyalgia Panel now.