Diagnosis
I had my doctor appointment today and after being in pain for a long time, I finally have a diagnosis. The doctor says I have Fibromyalgia (FMS). He did order blood work just to rule out other possibilities, such as thyroid. He said he would give me some pamphlets on FMS, but I forgot to get them before I left. Oh, well. There is plenty on the internet about it. I’ve read of people who cried when they finally saw on paper what they had been experiencing. Finally being able to justify the pain. I totally understand. It really is overwhelming reading up on FMS. I’ve gotten a prescription that I hope will work. I go back next month for a follow-up unless any of my blood work reveals something.
At least now I know what it is and I can deal with it accordingly. I’ve been battling pain for over a year…not knowing what was causing it. It feels good to put a name with my symptoms.
Rayne, I had no idea you were suffering from any kind of pain! I must have missed something. Did you post about it? Well, anyway, I’m glad you got some help and that you are getting some relief. Take care, sweetie!
My mother-in-law has FMS and goes to a rheumatologist and takes medication that takes the pain away. My husband works with someone else that was diagnosed with it last week and her dr. wanted to send her to a chiropractor … totally the wrong thing to do. My MIL says a good massage makes her feel better (she’s got a person that specializes in doing it for people with FMS) …
I’m glad you finally got a diagnosis…now you can focus on treating it! ((HUGS))
I think that Kristine at http://www.kadyellebee.com and Robyn at http://www.tampatantrum.com might be good ladies to talk to if you’re looking for resources.
Rayne hon sorry to hear that. I have Lupus so I can relate to what you have been going through. If you need to talk….Dianne