It’s impossible to sleep at night. And during the day you can barely function because of the pain and relentless exhaustion. These symptoms may all be a result of Fibromyalgia – a chronic condition causing pain in muscles, ligaments and tendons.

Doctors and research scientists continue to look for what causes Fibromyalgia. Diagnosing this disorder is often difficult and requires blood work and x-rays to rule out rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, multiple sclerosis, and a host of other disorders. Fibromyalgia tends to develop during early or middle adult hood, but it can also strike children and older adults. While the pain usually doesn’t go away, this disease is not life threatening, and proven treatments are available to help relieve symptoms.

There are reports of nutrient deficiencies associated with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome as well as reports of specific nutrient supplementation providing partial relief of symptoms. Vitamin B appears to be especially relevant.  50 % of a group of 60 patients diagnosed with CFS were deficient in serum folate, while another 13% showed borderline folate  deficiency.

 

Common Symptoms of Fibromyalgia

The Fibromyalgia Panel includes the following tests

Chemistry Panel,	Evaluates blood sugar levels, liver and kidney function, renal function and electrolyte levels.
CBC (Complete Blood Count)	Tests for blood disorders that include signs of leukemia, anemia, blood clotting as well as your ability to fight infections.
Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH)	Analyzes your thryroid for hyper- and hypothyroidism.
Antinuclear Antibodies Direct (ANA)	Antinuclear antibodies (ANAs) are unusual antibodies, detectable in the blood, that have the capability of binding to certain structures within the nucleus of the cells.
C-Reactive Protein, High Sensitivity, Cardiac	The C-Reactive Protein Test is used to assess the risk of cardiovascular disease, inflammatory bowel disease, some forms of arthritis, Pelvic Inflammatory disease and other inflammation.
Rheumatoid Arthritis Factor	The Rheumatoid Arthritis Factor (RA Factor) Test measures the rheumatoid factor antibody in the blood

If you or someone you care for is suffering from chronic pain, but the cause in unknown, a Fibromyalgia Screening Panel from ANY LAB TEST NOW® may provide the answers you need. You don’t need an appointment and no insurance is required. All tests are confidential and can be taken anonymously. The interpretation of any laboratory test should be made only by a licensed physician. Factors unclear to the layperson may exist. 

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