Structure pain and symptom patterns

Fibromyalgia Symptom Check

A short ACR-oriented self-check. It helps assess whether pain distribution and symptom severity may fit a fibromyalgia-oriented pattern.

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Assessment facts

Duration

5 minutes

Framework

ACR-oriented WPI and symptom severity logic

Last reviewed

2026-03-01

Responsible

Frederik Marquart

This page and questionnaire provide orientation for symptom documentation. They do not replace medical diagnosis, emergency care, or clinician-led treatment decisions.

Open methodology and limits

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Fibromyalgia Symptom Check

What this questionnaire measures

The check structures pain distribution, fatigue, sleep, and cognitive symptoms with an ACR-oriented WPI and symptom-severity logic.

When this questionnaire is useful

It helps when pain affects multiple body regions and the overall symptom pattern needs clearer structure before a clinician conversation.

What the result does not do

It does not confirm fibromyalgia, and it does not rule out other pain causes or urgent neurological warning signs.

Useful when

when pain occurs across multiple body regions
when fatigue, unrefreshing sleep, or concentration problems are also present
when symptoms need clearer structure before a clinician conversation

Important limits

not a confirmed diagnosis and not a replacement for medical evaluation
not for acute, suddenly severe, or neurological red flag symptoms
not an exclusion of other pain causes

After the result

interpret WPI and symptom severity together
discuss persistent or limiting symptoms with a clinician
if exertion worsens symptoms, also review PEM and ME/CFS context

Common questions

Can a fibromyalgia questionnaire diagnose fibromyalgia?

No. The check can show a fibromyalgia-oriented pattern. Diagnosis requires medical assessment and exclusion of other causes.

What do WPI and symptom severity mean?

The WPI counts painful body regions. The symptom severity score considers symptoms such as fatigue, sleep, and cognitive difficulties.

When should I discuss the result?

If pain, exhaustion, or sleep problems persist, worsen, or limit daily life, the result should be interpreted medically.

Compare with ME/CFS Check PEM context Questionnaire methodology

Fibromyalgia Symptom Check

What this questionnaire measures

The check structures pain distribution, fatigue, sleep, and cognitive symptoms with an ACR-oriented WPI and symptom-severity logic.

When this questionnaire is useful

It helps when pain affects multiple body regions and the overall symptom pattern needs clearer structure before a clinician conversation.

What the result does not do

It does not confirm fibromyalgia, and it does not rule out other pain causes or urgent neurological warning signs.

Common questions

Can a fibromyalgia questionnaire diagnose fibromyalgia?

No. The check can show a fibromyalgia-oriented pattern. Diagnosis requires medical assessment and exclusion of other causes.

What do WPI and symptom severity mean?

The WPI counts painful body regions. The symptom severity score considers symptoms such as fatigue, sleep, and cognitive difficulties.

When should I discuss the result?

If pain, exhaustion, or sleep problems persist, worsen, or limit daily life, the result should be interpreted medically.