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Diagnostic Criteria for Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

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Diagnostic Criteria for Fibromyalgia and CFS. For the most part, routine laboratory testing reveals nothing about fibromylagia or chronic fatigue syndrome. However, upon physical examination, the fibromyalgia patient will be sensitive to pressure in certain areas of the body called tender points.

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Review Date

5/24/2007