Are lupus and fibromyalgia related? How are they diagnosed?Are lupus and fibromyalgia related? How are they diagnosed?

How closely related are lupus and fibromyalgia? Are there certain tests to be done to determine whether you have one or the other?

Answers from our Doctors

Dr. Don Goldenberg says:

Fibromyalgia typically presents with generalized muscle pain and fatigue, symptoms that are common in SLE. however, SLE causes multiple symptoms and signs, including skin rash, joint swelling and often lung, heart and kidney abnormalities, none of which are present in fibromyalgia. SLE is also characterized by immune related laboratory findings.
However, 20-40% of patients with lupus also have concurrent fibromyalgia.
Rheumatologists generally can differentiate SLE from fibromyalgia by a careful history and physical examination.

Answered on: Wednesday, May 19, 2010 - 06:15


Commenting: Guest
05/04/2012 - 12:54

I need reliable info about Lupus. My doctor is very confusing.

Commenting: Guest
11/13/2014 - 06:40

Doctors still have not been able to figure the reason behind this. Fibromyalgia tends to run in families, there may be certain genetic mutations that may make you more susceptible to developing the disorder. This is indeed a possibility.

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