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Fibromyalgia is a tough condition for practitioners to diagnose. First of all, there is no precise blood or genetic test that can conclusively show a person has the condition. Because of this, and the fact that symptoms can be part of numerous other disorders, it becomes a guessing game of ruling out various other health conditions first. Plus, a recent study added more evidence as to why diagnosis is such a problem.
Observational Study Reveals Fluctuating Fibromyalgia Symptoms
The study involved keeping track of the symptoms of 226 people with fibromyalgia. Over the course of two years, the patients were regularly evaluated as far as the degree of their pain. What the study revealed is that over the course of two years, between a quarter and half of the patients’ symptoms moved in and out of the range necessary for a proper fibromyalgia diagnosis.
This makes it clear that getting the right diagnosis may mean more than just seeing the right doctor. It may also involve going for an evaluation at the right time when pain levels and locations meet the criteria that doctors presently use to diagnose the condition. Not only does this affect diagnosis, but it can also keep individuals from getting much-needed care while the testing process leaves the patient in a medical limbo.
Help for Fibromyalgia Sufferers in Draper, Utah
At Source Chiropractic and Wellness, we go straight to the source of many chronic health conditions. Especially when a chronic illness is involved, the body needs to communicate properly. For example, when dealing with fibromyalgia, you want the body to process pain correctly. One thing that can affect these signals is a misalignment of the upper cervical spine.
Oftentimes, when such a misalignment is corrected, proper body communication can be attained resulting in relief from many different symptoms. If you suffer from a condition such as fibromyalgia, especially if you have experienced head or neck trauma in the past, schedule an appointment to find out what upper cervical chiropractic care can do for you.
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