redbandit, it depends on the doctor. There are doctors who do not believe fibromyalgia exists and then there are doctors who use it as a last resort. I was diagnosed at 14 by having 12 of the 18 tender points in my body respond to pain when light pressure is pressed. This is a chronic illness so the pain has to be present for at least a couple of months. You would also feel general widespread pain throughout your body (and possibly other symptoms, I could write a book on all of my symptoms). Also, I had to be officially diagnosed by seeing a rheumatologist. I experience sharp nerve pain as a part of fibromyalgia as well. It shouldn't hurt to talk with your doctor about your symptoms, they could be fibromyalgia, something more serious, or nothing at all. Only your doctor will know, but if you are being constantly ignored you might want to get a second opinion.