There is a easy assessment that may assist you; there are 18 tender points that generally go along with Fibromyalgia. These are unchanging locations that are tender to the touch and do not pass on pain elsewhere. You can see them here: http://www.fibro-myalgia.com/tenderpoint... Habitually, the patient must have at least 11 of these for diagnosis. On time a diagnosis of exclusion will be made.