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.
Common Symptoms of Fibromyalgia
- Pain in specific areas of the body when
pressure is applied
- Body stiffness
- Fatigue and sleep disruption
- Headaches, face pain and dizziness
- Sensitivity to odors, noise, light and touch
- Depression and anxiety
- Paresthesia (numbness and tingling in the
hands and feet)
- Dry eyes, skin and mouth
- Painful menstrual periods
The Fibromyalgia Panel includes the following tests
| Evaluates blood sugar levels, liver and
kidney function, renal function and electrolyte levels. |
| Tests for blood disorders that include
signs of leukemia, anemia, blood clotting as well as your
ability to fight infections. |
| Analyzes your thryroid for hyper- and
hypothyroidism. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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.