Fibromyalgia self-assessmentYour symptoms.
A clearer picture.
Record pain, fatigue and sleep problems. Get a clear summary to bring to your next medical appointment.
Start check in German- About 5 minutes
- Free
- No sign-up
This check documents your symptoms. It does not provide a diagnosis.
See what your summary looks like- Pain areas WPI
- 4 / 19
- 4 areas with pain in the past week.
- Symptom severity SS
- 5 / 12
- Sleep, fatigue, concentration and additional symptoms.
Two values. No diagnosis or probability.
Understand the values- 1
Record your symptoms
Where does it hurt? How are your sleep, energy and concentration?
- 2
Understand your values
Two separate values describe your pain areas and symptom severity.
- 3
Bring it to your appointment
Add your notes and download the summary as a PDF for your appointment.
Here in your browser
For your next medical appointment.
See your WPI and SS values directly on the results page. Add your notes and download the summary as a PDF.
- When did your symptoms start?
- What has become harder in everyday life?
- Which questions would you like to discuss?
Notes remain in the open results page. Download the PDF or copy them before closing it.
Can a fibromyalgia self-test diagnose fibromyalgia?
No. The check structures pain distribution and symptom severity. The published 2016 self-report version is not intended as a standalone clinical diagnosis for an individual person; diagnosis requires medical assessment.
What do WPI and symptom severity mean?
The Widespread Pain Index (WPI) counts painful body areas during the past week and ranges from 0 to 19. The Symptom Severity (SS) scale ranges from 0 to 12: fatigue, unrefreshing sleep, and cognitive symptoms each contribute 0–3 points; headache, lower abdominal pain/cramps, and depression during the past six months each contribute 0 or 1 point. These values are not a diagnosis or a probability of having fibromyalgia.
When should I discuss the result?
If pain, exhaustion, or sleep problems persist, worsen, or limit daily life, the result should be interpreted medically.
What will I receive after the fibromyalgia self-test?
In your browser, you receive your WPI and SS values, pain areas, and space for appointment notes, with no account required. You can download the summary with your notes as a PDF; it is created on your device. To track your course over weeks, complete the questionnaire in the Elara app. Web notes remain only in the open results page; download the PDF or copy them before closing it.
Are WPI pain areas the same as tender points?
No. The WPI records the body areas where you report pain. Tender points are pressure-sensitive sites examined during a physical examination and were part of older fibromyalgia criteria. The online check does not perform a tender-point examination.
What should I prepare for a medical appointment?
Bring your answers and WPI/SS values. Also note when symptoms started, how they affect daily life, and how they change over time. Existing medical reports and a current medication list can help your clinician put the symptoms in context. Your primary care provider can be a first point of contact.
When should I also consider ME/CFS or PEM context?
If symptoms worsen disproportionately and often with delay after physical, cognitive, or emotional exertion, PEM and ME/CFS context should also be reviewed.
Background & sources
The questionnaire records WPI and the revised 2016 Symptom Severity scale. Clinical assessment considers additional criteria and other possible causes.
- ACR 2016 Revision
Publication of the 2016 revised fibromyalgia criteria covering WPI, SS, and generalized pain distribution.
- 2016 WPI/SS overview
NCBI overview of WPI and SS ascertainment in the 2016 revision.
- Royal College of Physicians: fibromyalgia diagnosis
Guidance on clinical assessment, WPI/SS, and the distinction from older tender-point criteria (PDF).
- NIAMS: diagnosis and medical appointments
Information about medical history, physical examination, and clinical assessment.