Doctors Biased opinion about Fybromyalgia! yuck

[royce_isayiah]

well i had a dr. bring up fybromyalgia as my symptoms and then said had he been another dr. he would of dianosed me but he had such a digusting biased opinion about fybromyalgia being a head case and it hurt my feelings but i'mma keep pressing on to find the right doctor but it was him that brought fybromyalgia up but he still kept high on his so called horse about how it wasn't a real condition and i thought oh really thats why its got my step moms daughter confined to a bed a 400 lbs and my ex mother in law has the same problems except weight gain shes constantly having it rough because of it . But I read Dr.s are in a controversy about whether or not our symptoms are real he however after making the big sherade about it not being real put me on Cymbalta so we will see will it work but I'm definantly going to find a doctor that specializes in this disorder and go see them . Lots of love and God Bless You , Cassandra Hang in there and keep your head up

[Totie]

I just don't understand it either.

How can the medical profession have different opinions on Fibro. What makes one doctor totally believe in it, and the other not?  

I was told I might have it, but I do not believe I do. For the bias reason is why I never mention at ANY dr. appointment I was told I might have it, if you do , they quit looking for answers on your issues...

[FurballsMom]

I'm lucky my PCP recognizes that I have FMS.  And, I'm one of the "lucky" ones who has a very low tolerance for pain meds.  I can't take the narcotics at all.  They all make me sick.  I found out that my oldest double first cousin is in the same boat.  We both have MCS pretty badly, too.  Since she had a bad reaction to Lyrica, I'm in no hurry to try Lyrica.  We're too closely related and have almost identical symptoms.  Same food intolerances, too.

I can't remember who it was on this forum, but there is someone else who frequents our forum who can't take the narcotic pain meds either.

When the weather changes, I notice some of my tender points acting up, too.

[fibrohurts]

You know, I hear so often how this is in our heads that it makes me think and wonder.. I think about the different symptoms, and the pain.. One thing that I cant imagine cominfg from a mental condition is my EXTREME sensitivity to the weather. How could such a symptom be included in a mental condition!

I am thinking about this because a cool front just came thru last night and that has me in a bad flare. I feel every change in the weather. I can tell you what's about to happen in the weather before the weather man does.

I hope you find a good Fibro doc. My life was really miserable until I found one that considered himself a fibro specialist. Having a good and understanding doctor can make a lot of difference in how well you are able to handle the FM

Good luck!

[BeaAnn]

You keep looking for that right doctor. I have had fibromyalgia for 4 years and just now got on disability for it, it took 2 years but i have it so bad i just kept fighting. Try to find a good rheumotalogist or you may get blessed with a doctor whos mother or sister has it, i did and they completely understand. There are doctors out there just dont give up!

God Bless,
BeaAnn