When men are the primary income earners for their families, it may render obtaining a fibromyalgia diagnosis challenging. In terms of direct medical expenses missed work, and lost wages, fibromyalgia costs more than diabetes and high blood pressure combined. Finding a doctor who is prepared to investigate fibromyalgia as a probable ailment is the first step toward a diagnosis.
Research and anecdotal data give opposing perspectives on how men feel symptoms, confusing diagnosis even more. Some studies feel that men have milder symptoms (and fewer of them), whilst others believe that men have more severe symptoms, such as decreased capacity to perform and decreased quality of life.
Clearly, your doctor is of paramount significance when it comes to attaining a diagnosis.
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