You can always get a second opinion as to weather your diagnosis is correct. You have to remember though that most of us have some of the same symptoms but not all of them. My symptoms started in my right leg then went to my arms. Now my I have symptoms all over at different times. Also a lot of us also have other conditions such as arthritis which adds symptoms to the mix. I've often though that if all the conditions that come with fibro would go away the fibro wouldn't be so bad. It's the cumulative effect of all the different conditions that makes it so bad for most of us.

This is a deteriorating, debilitating condition. Just because you don't have it today, doesn't mean you won't have it tomorrow xXxX take care x

I also feel a lot like you, is this me am I really ill do I have this illness/ I guess its part of coming to terms with the diagnosis. I know that I have deteriorated since the diagnosis and although I seem to manage the basics of life I do really struggle now and then. Partly that's mood but also tiredness but I have never had a situation where I can't get out of bed due to exhaustion that's just not me so I struggle with the diagnosis too. For me being on this site has helped because I'm talking to people who have similar difficulties and that helps me relate to myself. You're not alone in doubting yourself though.

You may not have all the pressure points. So you would only have pain in the areas that are affected. To be diagnosed you need to have 11 out 18 pressure points. I have 16, You should check on line to get info there is usually a picture of where the pressure points are. There are many symptoms or side effects that can go along with fibro. I have chronic fatigue as well as fibro, so I am always exhausted. Hope this helps

The pressure point test has been ruled to be unsafe in making a diagnosis so wouldn't worry about that if I were you.If the specialist (rheumatologist) says that's your diagnosis then I would say go with it. I don't think anyone fits the pattern 100% and when I discussed with my GP that I didn't seem that bad compared to other sufferers he said it may be because I have different coping styles than them. Hope you feel better soon.