Connect with others who understand.

  • Learn from expert-reviewed resources
  • Real advice from people who’ve been there
  • People who understand what you’re going through
Sign up Log in
Powered By
Real members of MyFibroTeam have posted questions and answers that support our community guidelines, and should not be taken as medical advice. Looking for the latest medically reviewed content by doctors and experts? Visit our resource section.

Fibromyalgia Blood Test

A MyFibroTeam Member asked a question 💭
Henderson, NV

Has anyone here had the fibromyalgia blood test. My Dr. told me last year that there wasn't one but I recently learned that's not true. If you have had one how did the whole process work?

May 15, 2016
 • 
Reactions

Answer Summary

Members discussed the controversial fibromyalgia blood test (FM/a test), with opinions divided on its legitimacy and usefulness, as many had... Read more

Members discussed the controversial fibromyalgia blood test (FM/a test), with opinions divided on its legitimacy and usefulness, as many had never heard of it and some questioned its accuracy or labeled it a potential scam. Several members shared that the test measures cortisol levels to detect chronic pain, with one member describing how their mother's insurance covered it and the results helped doctors provide better treatment for her combined fibromyalgia and degenerative disk disease. A recurring theme was curiosity mixed with skepticism, as members planned to ask their own rheumatologists about the test while weighing concerns about cost, insurance coverage, and whether it truly provides reliable diagnostic value.

A MyFibroTeam Member

My mom had it done and insurance paid for it plus they found her cortisone levels were very high so they were better able to help her.

May 15, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

There is a test it measures your cortisone levels to see if your body is expelling cortisone which means you are in chronic pain. So if you get the test and don't have an obvious ailment such as a broken leg , it's a good way to test for fibromyalgia

May 15, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

It exists... it's called the FM/a test.

May 15, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

I have read about it and am interested to see what my rheumatologist says about it.

May 15, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

It's usually something they mention if you are in extreme pain, my mom has fibro but also has degenerated disk disease so for her it was very necessary to test .

May 15, 2016

Related content

View All

Who Has Had This Fibromyalgia Test?

A MyFibroTeam Member asked a question 💭
Sunshiney Florida

Blood Pressure Readings

A MyFibroTeam Member asked a question 💭
Willenhall, UK

Does Anyone Know The University Of Ohio Is Developing A Test For Fibromyalgia

A MyFibroTeam Member asked a question 💭

Continue with Facebook
Continue with Google
By joining, you accept our Terms of Use, and acknowledge our collection, sharing, and use of your data in accordance with our Health Data and Privacy policies.
Already a Member? Log in