rheumatologist

  1. N

    Hi everyone- new here and saying hello

    I am a 42 year old who started having a bunch of symptoms last year. I started having bad and frequent headaches, pain in back, shoulders, hips The pain moves around. Also, I had some episodes of bed wetting at night- this was so humiliating to me.... my primary Doctor suspects that I have...
    • Northbear
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    • Forum: Welcome new members
  2. H

    Need suggestions

    I'm at a stuck point with doctors for the moment. My neurologist that diagnosed the fibro doesn't actually treat it and my primary doctor refused to do anything for me, including focusing me a referral to a rheumatologist as well as just being rude. I managed to leave his office without going to...
    • Heavenjumper
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    • back bed christmas crying depression doctors early games go away happy insurance migraine neurologist pain referral rheumatologist shower wanted weakness work wrong
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: General discussions about fibromyalgia
  3. R

    New User - Frustrated, Trying to Get Diagnosed

    I have chronic pain in most of my joints (but very severe in my neck & lower back) and in the soft tissues or muscles near my joints (both forearms & shoulders, both calves & achilles heals). My first symptom, almost 2 years ago when I was 57, was mainly fatigue. I couldn't understand why I...
    • RobNorth
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    • back chronic pain diagnose diagnosed diagnosis diet fatigue fibromyalgia food free frustrated gluten go away muscle pain neck pain problem rheumatologist specialist stress swelling symptom symptoms tests wanted wrong
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Do I have fibromyalgia?
  4. W

    New here and so totally miserable

    Hi, I'm in Sarasota, Fl, but originally from Iowa. Been is Sarasota 5 years now. I see there's another new member from Sarasota also. I'm 55 and was told I have fibro back in my mid twenties. No treatment or anything given or suggested at that time. For many years the symptoms where manageable...
    • Whispercalm
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    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Welcome new members
  5. 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...
  6. H

    Need to vent about...everything

    I have been handling my fibromyalgia diagnosis for about 3 months, along with the degenerative disc disease diagnosis that I received at the same time, pretty well. In September, I suddenly lost use of my left leg for unknown reasons. The best guess anyone gave for this happening was a nerve...
    • Heavenjumper
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    • about me age back bed bills dad depression diagnosis disability driving early feet fibromyalgia health helpful income info leg lost men neurologist pain rheumatologist shower stress treatment understanding vent wanted weakness work
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Moan, complain and vent
  7. H

    Why Fibromyalgia Pain Feels Different

    For Amy Mullholand, simple chores like washing the dishes or making breakfast can be incredibly challenging. “On a good day, I can get through the cups and the silverware, then I must sit for at least 15 to 20 minutes. Then I tackle the bowls. Then I sit and rest,” said Mullholand. “On a bad...
    • haitrieutwo
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    • acetaminophen autoimmune back chores chronic pain conditions diagnosis drugs exercise fatigue female fibromyalgia fibromyalgia pain health hope pain professor rheumatologist shortness of breath stress support survey swelling symptoms therapy treatments women wrist yoga
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Chronic pain
  8. K

    So much in common

    I have read so many threads and can relate to so much. It is apparent that we all have so much in common yet our experiences can be so personal. It is great to have such a forum, if not to seek out help but to know that we are not alone in our daily struggles. I wish everyone could have a...
    • Knowles
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    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: General discussions about fibromyalgia
  9. C

    Hello from near Port Macquarie

    I have at least three friends with fibro and although I have lived in constant fatigue and fog for at least 10 years do not believe I have either CFS or fibro. I think I'm an EDSer but have been sent for diagnosis to a rheumatologist in Port Macquarie. My appointment isn't until April next...
  10. P

    Diagnosed today

    New here, I got diagnosed today or at least told of rheumatologist that I have fibromyalgia, over the last few months been having pains and stiffness in my hands and trigger finger in left little finger, doctor did blood tests which showed a positive rheumatoid factor, got transferred to...
    • Payt79
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    • age anger anxiety depression diagnosed diagnosis doctor fatigue fibromyalgia good medication rheumatologist stiffness symptoms tests work
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Recently diagnosed
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