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Sorry you had to go through that, that happened to me when I went to see a Rheumy. I told my primary about him when I went back. Besides Fibro I have a rare neurological disorder that causes severe pain also. This guy proceeded to tell me that you don't have pain with my disorder. He didn't know jack about what I have, I left the office in tears. My husband said I should have asked for my co-pay back. He also told me there was no reason I couldn't work. It didn't hurt my disability. I went on to see a pain management doctor after that. Definetly get a new doctor, maybe a doctor called: Physiatrist (Physical Medicine & Rehab) they treat a lot of patients with Fibro & spine problems. I wish you luck in finding a new doctor. Joanne  |
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As a suggestion by my Primary care physician. I went in for a 2nd opinion with a Rheumatologist she suggested today. It seems like in the past few months I have been on/off alot of medications. The medications I am on don't seem to be helping much. My health issues are complicated, I not only have fibromyalgia, also early Rheumatoid Arthritis and a bad spine with several herinated discs. I've wondered if my doctors are focusing too much on the Fibro and overlooking all the disc problems. I have been off work on a unpaid medical leave since july and had filed for SSDI in January. The doctor went over my medical history, examined me. I got dressed she came back in. I was expecting for her to tell me. Yes, I agree you have fibro, Rheumatoid arthritis ect.. I think the majority of your pain stems from blank... I would try this or not do that. Instead she sits down and tells me that I have chronic pain that is never going to go away. That I should go back to work so that I can take my mind off of it at least!! She tells me the Fibromyalgia is easy to treat. You give people a sleeping aid and a strict excerise regime and they are well again. The only thing I did get out of the appointment is that alot of my pain is coming from my spine issues. Other than that.. I paid her a $35.00 co-pay and walked out of her office upset and depressed! Hopefully her opinion doesn't ruin my disability case. She tells me to go back to work, however doesn't know what kind of job and confirms I will be in chronic pain the rest of my life?? Thanks for listen!! 
