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    Confused about "probable" diagnosis

    I went to see a rheumatologist back in July; during this visit, I explained the fact that I had pain in all my joints, would get "flares" in both my hands at the same time to the point where I lost most of the strength in them in addition to the pain, etc. But, I was there primarily for...
    • greymoon
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    • assistance back chronic chronic pain confused diagnosis disability fibromyalgia flares lost medication medications pain pcp rheumatologist
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Do I have fibromyalgia?
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    Recently diagnosed

    I am 50 years old , recently diagnosed last Wednesday by the rheumatologist. I was kind of relieved to finally have a diagnosis. I have osteoarthritis as well. I am doing aquafit once a week and the rheumatologist wants me to go 4 times/ week which is challenging for me. Any suggestions?
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    Wondering how Fibro makes YOU feel.

    Hello! I was just recently diagnosed with fibro and I feel like it just keeps getting worse! At the end of 2013 beginning of 2014 I had 8 months straight of sinus infections. No antibiotic worked. I kept talking to my doctor about these aches and pains, to which she dismissed as being constantly...
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    recently diagnosed

    Hello all, Let me write you a short novel... hahaha I'm 27 and was recently diagnosed with fibro by a rheumatologist after enduring months of pain, starting with my knees. After seeing my primary, both were x-ray'd and nothing found. I had to fight for a Lyme test to be done and came up...
    • lionsheart808
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    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Welcome new members
  5. C

    I don't trust my diagnosis

    Rheumatologist says I have Fibro. i don't trust the diagnosis until I can have an MRI on my back (which no dr will give me a referral for!) I have severe arthritis in my TMJ's and displaced discs on both sides. My jaw and muscles feel 'crunchy' gritty and are very noisy. My spine is the same...
    • cherrygirl
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    • back diagnosis medication men money mri neck pain referral rheumatologist specialist treatment treatments
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Recently diagnosed
  6. M

    Pain

    Hi everybody: I am new here. I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia just a year ago, although I know now that I had it much longer than that. I am waiting to see a rheumatologist, as I have arthritis as well, and my fingers are quite deformed. I live in Canada, so I am on a waiting list to see...
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    New to Forums - Any Input on Meds, etc?

    Hi all, I'm new here. I was diagnosed with FM in January '14. The doc gave me Elavil (amytriptyline) to help with pain and insomnia. Didn't help at all, even with upping the dose multiple times. He referred me to a rheumatologist, the wait list was long. I was supposed to get an appointment...
    • cmdesjardins
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    • acetaminophen cymbalta ibuprofen insomnia meds men muscle pain rheumatologist sleep work
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Recently diagnosed
  8. Lana

    Why so long between visits?

    Hi I just have a question, Does anyone know why I have to wait so long between visits with my Rheumatologist, my next appointment is in six months. Maybe its because he is so busy I don't no. Do you have to wait that long between your visits with your Rheumatologist? Maybe things are a bit...
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    Unsure what's next

    Hello everyone, You will have to excuse me I'm not sure what to really say here. I am new to support groups, fibromyalgia, and really everything that is going on right now in my life. I'm a 31 year old mother of two.(12 and 9) Not really sure when all of this started but the downward spiral...
    • awixom
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    • anxiety back crying doctor exhausted family feet fibromyalgia insurance job knee men neck pain physical therapy rash rheumatologist savella second opinion story support therapy treatment understanding work wrong
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Welcome new members
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    Hello. Mid-thirties with fibro

    Hey everyone, I wanted to introduce myself. My name is Tom. I'm in my mid-thirties. I have been struggling for about four years with what I have since determined to be fibromyalgia. For me this manifests itself in pain throughout my back and neck, and also as tiredness and a lack of energy. It...
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