How Long Does It Take to Diagnose Fibromyalgia?

How Long Does It Take to Diagnose Fibromyalgia? (0:56)

Fibromyalgia is a very difficult condition to diagnose, since there isn't a specific test to confirm it. In this video, family medicine specialist Jennifer Caudle, DO, discusses why it may take a while to get a proper diagnosis for fibromyalgia.

Jennifer Caudle, DO

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About Jennifer Caudle, DO

Jennifer Caudle, DO, is a board-certified family medicine physician and graduate of Princeton University. She is currently an assistant professor in the department of Family Medicine at Rowan University-School of Osteopathic Medicine.

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