Fibromyalgia is diagnosed through clinical evaluation, based on the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) criteria that emphasize a history of widespread pain lasting at least three months and the presence of other symptoms like fatigue, cognitive difficulties, and sleep disturbances. The diagnosis involves EXCLUDING other conditions with similar symptoms. There are no specific laboratory tests for fibromyalgia; instead, the diagnosis relies on patient-reported symptoms, symptom severity, and t

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