Other conditions with symptoms similar to fibromyalgia

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Other conditions with symptoms similar to fibromyalgia

Many conditions are reported either to be associated with fibromyalgia or to share similar symptoms. Because there are so many other conditions with similar symptoms, diagnosing fibromyalgia can be difficult.¹ Some of these disorders include:

Chronic fatigue syndrome.
Depression.
Osteoarthritis.
Restless legs syndrome.
Rheumatoid arthritis.
Polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR).
Lupus.
Lyme disease. Some people report having had Lyme disease prior to a diagnosis of fibromyalgia, but a connection between the two conditions has not been established.
Hypothyroidism (low thyroid level).
Sleep apnea.
Temporomandibular disorder (jaw problems).
Irritable bowel syndrome.
Interstitial cystitis.

References

Citations
Goldenberg DL (1999). Fibromyalgia syndrome a decade later. Archives of Internal Medicine, 159(8): 777–785.

Credits

Author	Shannon Erstad, MBA/MPH
Author	Ralph Poore
Editor	Kathleen M. Ariss, MS
Associate Editor	Michele Cronen
Primary Medical Reviewer	Martin Gabica, MD - Family Medicine
Primary Medical Reviewer	Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine
Specialist Medical Reviewer	Benjamin Natelson, MD - Neurology, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Last Updated	November 10, 2005

Last updated:	November 10, 2005
Author:	Ralph Poore
Reviewed By:	Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine, Benjamin Natelson, MD - Neurology, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Editors:	Kathleen M. Ariss, MS, Michele Cronen

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