doctors

  1. J

    What type of doctor have you benefited the most from?

    Hi everyone. I'm new here but not new to fibro. Diagnosed in 2007. I've been seeing just s neurologist and a pain management doc for years and feel in a rut with treatment quality of life is manageable but definitely not great. I've been debating going back to a rheumatologist and also...
  2. D

    New in Perth, Western Australia

    Hi, I've just joined. For several years I've had doctors, massage therapists, chiro's etc mention I could have Fibro. I didn't think much of it until my combined symptoms have become steadily worse. I'm not yet diagnosed and have no idea where to start. My ongoing symptoms are: Severe Restless...
    • DeeTee
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    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Welcome new members
  3. H

    Someone who understands

    Hi! I want to communicate with someone who understands fibromyalgia and chronic illness. I have all the diseases that go along with it or are related to it, such as interstitial cystitis. I have been chronically ill for about twenty years. While I have accepted my limitations, one thing I really...
    • Hope4all
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    • abuse chronic chronic illness cure cystitis daily doctor doctors drugs family fatigue fear feet fibromyalgia frustrated healthy helpful kids medicine meds student tremor
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: Moan, complain and vent
  4. C

    How long does it take for Lyrica to take effect for fibromyalgia pain?

    I have been on it for 8 months now. Started at 50mg/day and now take 450mg/day (150mg/am, 300mg/pm). My sleep is finally getting better, but I still wake up in pain and it continues to get worse throughout the day. It's only been about one and a half months at the 450mg dose. I'm getting some...
    • Clara
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    • back chronic chronic pain cymbalta doctor doctors fibromyalgia fibromyalgia pain flare gabapentin lyrica meds men pain relief savella scare sleep
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Chronic pain
  5. N

    how does firbo develop?

    I've had back pain for years (15+) but over the past 5 or so is when I have developed the widespread pain. THe fatigue has been for 3+ years....but it all came to a head this past Feb. I had extreme fatigue and pain - thought I had the flu. Also had panic attacks. Doctor (NP actually) said it...
  6. N

    New and looking for doctor recs

    Hi...new here. Being at my computer makes me hurt more, so not sure how often I will be checking in I don't have a fibromyalgia diagnosis. I suspect I do, and I am looking for doctors in the southeastern MA area .......anyone that can help? I hate doctors and just picking a rhementolgist feels...
    • NEmomma
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    • diagnosis doctor doctors fibromyalgia looking for southeastern ma
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Welcome new members
  7. D

    Totally frustrated

    I am a newbie, and I have never been so frustrated in all of my 50 years of life. In 2014 I was rear ended by a company truck, at that time I started with neck pain and headaches. I dealt with the pain was x rayed, had MRI's no problems, soon after the burning started in my shoulders, the neck...
    • dmorgan
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    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Recently diagnosed
  8. T

    I can't take anymore.

    Really, I just can't take anymore. I am 10 days from my hearing with the judge and I am falling apart. The closer it gets, the further I fall. I can't eat or sleep. I can't concentrate on anything. On top of everything else that is going on my sister in law had a massive heart attack on...
  9. M

    Frustration with Doctors

    I just saw my GP for a follow-up, because the amitriptyline I was taking was not helping my pain or fatigue at all. She repeatedly questioned "my mood" and I'm so damn sick of her insinuating that this is all caused by depression. When I'm having a good day/days my mood is perfectly fine. When...
  10. H

    New user

    Hi! I am new to the forum. I have fibromyalgia and interstitial cystitis, migraines, endometriosis, essential tremor, asthma, allergies and Gastroparesis. I have been significantly sick for twenty years, and I am very thankful for my doctors and medicines and my family, but I guess I am looking...
    • Hope4all
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    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Chronic pain
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