rheumatologist

  1. S

    New on the site and newly Diagnosed

    Hi, I'm 23 and have been recently diagnosed with Fibro. Its been over 5 years since my first visit to a rheumatologist and finally got a diagnosis. I'm just glad to find a group of people who understand. Thanks for just being here.
  2. D

    Looking for new doctor in Ohio

    I'm on my second anti-depressant and now being weaned off but I'm having other health concerns that are not being addressed and I would love any advice on who to see. I live in Mansfield but my rheumatologist is in Columbus no drive is too far for someone who cares and is knowledgeable.
    • dieh07
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    • advice doctor health looking for ohio rheumatologist
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Chronic pain
  3. D

    lost and confused

    Help needed in Ohio. I'm having what I believe to be new onset of symptom and possible side effects from nortriptyline 60mg, now reduced to 40mg per rheumatologist. Here is a list of my other conditions; IBS since 1995, OAB since 2007 with neuro-stimulator placement 2014, RLS since 2007 I take...
    • dieh07
    • Thread
    • 2nd opinion allergies anxiety conditions confused depression doctor fibro fog flexeril flu ibs looking for lost ohio onset pain problem relief rheumatologist rls sad stiffness swelling symptom symptoms therapy vitamin d work
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: General discussions about fibromyalgia
  4. J

    New Fibro girl on the block

    Hi all! It's good to find others who seem to have experienced similar symptoms. I've not been formally diagnosed with FM but my Rheumatologist suspects I have "a little fibro" but where do I go from here? I've been exercising and eating healthy which helps but I still have some painful achy...
  5. D

    Frustration!

    Hi everyone! My name is Danielle and I am 22 years old. I am new to this site but I am not new to pain , exhaustion , ager, confusion and so many of the other feelings that come with illness and working with doctors. Even though lupus is always the first thing that doctors think I have, it not...
  6. C

    Skin nerves ?

    I have been sitting here for about 30 minutes trying to figure how to start my post and not to make it a novel :). I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia by a rheumatologist in 2004. This condition as most of you know is hard to live with. However, I am a person who says " I will control my fibro...
  7. O

    When your specialists don't agree--then what?

    Hi I'm new to this forum and am happy to have found it. I have been struggling with a growing list of what I believe to be fibromyalgia, but in at least 8 years of dealing with this I have yet to have a doc identify this is a diagnosis until recently. I have an internist seen for many years, a...
    • Optimistic
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    • ability age diagnose diagnosis fibromyalgia happy helpful leg medicine men neurology rheumatologist sleep specialist treatments work
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Welcome new members
  8. D

    hi! newly diagnosed and looking for some guidance...

    So...after years of unexplained aches and pains, my hip/pelvic pain finally reached a level that made me seek help nd answers. Went to Pcp who ordered xray and ortho consult. Ortho said "it's not an ortho problem but take this solumedrol pack and come back in 4 weeks." He also said he thought I...
    • droberto
    • Thread
    • back bed cramps hip increase insight looking for pcp problem rheumatologist ultrasound
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Welcome new members
  9. L

    Rheumatologist sending me to Psychiatrist - Anyone else had the same I am nervous

    My rheumatologist, who diagnosed me with fibro and CFS in May of 2014 has referred me to a psychiatrist. This referral was sent back in May and I am seeing this Psych tomorrow. I am very nervous about this and wonder if anyone else has had this experience. I know that she is sending me as I...
    • Lyndsey
    • Thread
    • anxiety back cfs depressed depression health medication meds men pain pain medication pain specialist questions referral relief rheumatologist scared specialist symptoms work
    • Replies: 12
    • Forum: General discussions about fibromyalgia
  10. R

    Hi, new to the group, member from afar!

    Hi everyone, I've just joined this group. I'm an American who used to live in Sydney, now based in Bangkok as of early 2014. I decided to go into business for myself as a child protection/safeguarding consultant working with non-profit agencies and international schools helping them develop...
    • Rasmoo
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    • age back baclofen cymbalta denial early fibromyalgia fibromyalgia pain flare friend job lyrica mri neck pain rheumatologist smile stress tramadol travel working
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Welcome new members
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