A diagnosis of NF1 is usually made by age 4. Genetic testing may help establish the diagnosis. There isn't a cure for neurofibromatosis, but signs and symptoms can be managed. Generally, the sooner someone is under the care of a doctor trained in treating neurofibromatosis, the better the outcome.

Fibromyalgia is a medical condition that affects muscles, joints and overall body fatigue. Certain criteria are to be met by the patient to be diagnosed with fibromyalgia. The patient must experience pain in four of the five regions used to diagnose and differentiate. Investigations like complete blood count, rheumatoid factor, ESR, Thyroid test, Serum Vitamin D, and cyclic citrullinated peptide test are used to diagnose fibromyalgia.

Neurofibromatosis type 1 symptoms can involve many different parts of the body. A doctor with expertise in NF1 can provide an accurate diagnosis based on the symptoms, family history, as well as genetic testing and other imaging tests or biopsy. For a definite diagnosis, a person has: Six or more cafe-au-lait spots.

Find a primary care doctor you can trust and who can coordinate your child's care with other specialists. The Children's Tumor Foundation has an online tool to help you find a neurofibromatosis specialist in your area.