Doctors Skip These 6 Fibromyalgia Tests All the Time

If You Have Fibromyalgia, You NEED These Tests

If you’re still suffering from pain, fatigue, and inflammation, you may be missing key lab tests that could reveal the real cause of your symptoms.

Most doctors run basic tests—but they don’t check the right markers for fibromyalgia. Here are six must-have lab tests that could change everything.

The 6 Critical Lab Tests for Fibromyalgia

1. C-Reactive Protein (CRP) – Inflammation Marker

CRP measures inflammation levels in your body.

✅ Your CRP should be less than 1.

🚨 If it’s higher, your body is in chronic inflammation mode, making fibromyalgia symptoms worse.

2. Fasting Insulin – Blood Sugar & Energy

✅ Your fasting insulin should be around 6 or lower.

🚨 High insulin = blood sugar imbalances, weight gain, and fatigue—all of which make fibromyalgia symptoms worse.

3. Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR) – Hidden Inflammation

✅ (also called Sed Rate) helps detect chronic inflammation in your body.

🚨 If it’s high, it means your body is in a constant state of stress and pain.

4. Homocysteine – Muscle & Nerve Pain

✅ Homocysteine should be in the optimal range.

🚨 If it’s too high, it causes muscle soreness, nerve pain, and inflammation—all major issues for fibromyalgia sufferers.

5. Ferritin – Iron Storage Levels

Ferritin tells you how much iron is stored in your body.

✅ Ideal ferritin range: 40-80.

🚨 If it’s too low, you’re not getting enough oxygen to your muscles, which leads to fatigue and chronic pain.

6. RBC Magnesium – The REAL Magnesium Test

Most doctors test serum magnesium, but that’s not accurate.

✅ You need RBC magnesium, and it should be above 5.

🚨 Low magnesium = muscle pain, spasms, and exhaustion.

These 6 Tests Could Be the Missing Piece to Your Recovery

💡 The total cost for all six tests? Around $60.💡 Your health is worth $60 to get real answers.

Schedule a call with Dr. Hugh now to start getting the care you deserve to feel better.