The 4 Key Signs Your Pain Could Actually Be Fibromyalgia

Fibromyalgia is a somewhat mysterious condition, even to the doctors and researchers who study it daily. For a diagnosis of fibromyalgia, doctors will examine your pain symptoms, medical history, and try to rule out other possible conditions.

“It can be very difficult to differentiate fibromyalgia from other conditions, but there are some telling signs,” says Anita Gupta, MD, Pain Specialist at Princeton University. Learn the most common symptoms of fibromyalgia and how it's different from other conditions that can cause chronic pain.

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Lauren Smith, MA

Lauren Smith, MA, has worked in health journalism since 2017. Before joining GoodRx, she was the senior health editor and writer for HealthiNation.

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