what questions should I ask my rhumatolagist

[bevjane]

Have been diagnosed with Fibromyalgia over a year ago but now one of my blood tests have come back positive(Nuclear) and doctor suggest I go see a Specialist, why

[shellycemt]

I have osteoarthritis nd following long car rides can sometimes blow my knee up but this time 1 month 30 days thigh swelled or filled ith luid?calf and knee cap undstinquishable! What would a octor hve done for me or hold if his persists, it is sooooo damn painful I could throw up from the pain and not Abe to function,
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[TrudieC]

Yep, Lyrica has given me back my life!  What is most important is to start at a very low dose and move up as you feel you need it.  I started at 75mg once a day and am now at 150 mg twice a day.  Good luck.

[bevjane]

Your right it was a false positive. Doctor was brilliant though and examined my whole body. Hurt in places I didn't even know hurt.Typical Firbro and now have to accept what I have and learn to live with it.Anti-seizure drugs suggested.....anyone else tried them?

[TrudieC]

Something auto-immune like Lupus may be going on.  Make sure you record all your symptoms, even ones you don't think apply and bring a list of all medications and supplements you take and a family medical history.   He will rerun all your tests as theirs are more sensitive and you will probably have to give a urine sample.  Good luck and hopefully it was just a false positive.