raynedae
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Sierra, that sucks! How awful for you. I found my dx to be a relief because I finally knew I wasn't imagining all these symptoms, no matter what my ex said. Later I realized how depressing it was knowing I had this condition that doctors don't understand, one that "labels" me, and will probably last the rest of my life. I've only seen my PCP so far for pain so I haven't had problems with other doctors. My GYN is more curious than anything--she's learning about fibro through me. My opthamologist could care less and if I mention fibro to his technicians they stare at me as if I have two heads but it's the same reaction I get when I tell them I have a cervical stenosis and their stupid machines hurt my neck. I'm amazed that I wasn't dx'd sooner. I have been treated in the past for migraines, arthritis, IBS, TMJ, skin sensitivities, muscle spasms, sensitivities to medicines and perfumes, insomnia, depression, cervical stenosis...all that and I wasn't given the tender points test until the third time I complained about tingling numbness in my hands & feet. So knowing you have fibromyalgia is a blessing and a curse. I think doctors fear treating any chronic pain patient in an Urgency Care or ER setting because they're afraid that we're shopping for pain medication and withholding information about other pain meds we might be taking. And sadly, some doctors still don't believe in fibro and think we're all nothing but drug addicts. rayne >^.^ |
"I am so happy to be a part of the MDJunction family! Where I used to be alone, I now have friends whom inspire me, comfort me, support me, and do not judge me. My new life began October 17, 2008. I weighed in with severe depression, social anxiety disorder and avoidant personality disorder. I was born with complications but I am fighting for my life and I will survive!!" (apieceofwork)
When I went to the doctor for the first time with all of my fibro pain,She said it was fibro before even looking at me. She said that I could have written the book on fibormyalgia because my symptoms were classic fibromyalgia symptoms She checked me over and referred me to a rheumatologist. He did all the tests and said I had Lupus and Fibro along with a host of other medical issues. He did nothing but refer me to the Mayo Clinic for a fibromyalgia pain program. There I found an understanding Doctor that helps me manage the pain. 
It seems to be very hard to find a good doctor. If they (doctors) had to deal with this everyday, I'm sure they would get pain meds. for themselves. With all the people that suffer with this, there has to be a few doctors that have it. Hopefully the medical proffesionals will hurry up and get a clue about fibromyalgia. 
It may take some time to find the right doctor and the right combo of meds, HANG IN THERE, Chris
