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2007-08-28 13:03:57 · 11 answers · asked by Beenthere4sure 3 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
I have fibro too. It's only recently been discovered that fibro is a neurological disorder... (If only I'd known THAT 35 or 40 yrs ago!)
First Choice: I'd look for a Neurologist that specializes in or is
familiar with fibro.
Second Choice: I'd look for a Rheumatologist that specializes in or is familiar with fibro.
Third Choice: An open minded GP/Family Physician that is willing to work with you on this "Medusa" type disease. Just as soon as my GP gets a grip on one of FMS' constellation of problems, another one seems to pop up.
My best wishes & prayers are with you...
Here are Doctor Locators:
Here's a link to the Neurology Channel's page on Fibro: -- http://www.neurologychannel.com/fibromyalgia -- At the very bottom is a link for a doctor finder. This would be a Neuro but you can then get a good referral back to a Primary Care Doctor and a Rheumatologist. Since Fibro is a Neurological Disorder, it makes sense to go to the source.
CO-Cure CFS/FMS Good Doctor List. -- http://www.co-cure.org/Good-Doc.htm -- This page represents the index to the "CFS & FM Good Doctor List," a collection of listings, of doctors who have been recommended by and for CFS/CFIDS/FM patients. The physicians are listed on separate pages by country and state/province/region and, within each page, by city.
FibroDoc. -- http://www.fibrodoc.org/ -- "We are here with our team of experts to answer your questions and provide information about Fibromyalgia. All of our columnists are experts in their field of expertise and each of us has Fibromyalgia."
These links are NOT recommendations... Only information gathered and freely shared.
Peace & blessings.
2007-08-28 15:44:02 · answer #1 · answered by Maggiellen 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Fibromyalgia is diagnosed and treated by rheumatologists. It is not a disabling problem. FMS is diagnosed by counting trigger points, getting a medical, social and sleep history from the patient.
The treatment for FMS is called the 3 prong approach. It is: 1) Getting the patient to sleep on a regular schedule. Sometimes sleep aids are used. 2) Exercise. A lot of FMS patients have gotten very sedentary and need to move during the day so they are able to sleep at night. 3) Treat depression or anxiety with SSRI meds. Lyrica or Gabapentin is now also being used for pain in Fibromyalgia.
Many patients diagnosed with FMS do not really have it. The doctor will call it FMS because he can't find anything else wrong. Only a rheumatologist is trained to really diagnose and treat these patients. Beware of scam artists. There are a lot of bogus cures out there for Fibro. Get more info from the Arthritis Association web site. You can trust all the info you read there.
2007-08-28 20:32:51 · answer #2 · answered by LBee 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
FMS IS a disabling disease. I don't know where someone go that one. Anyways, a pain management doctor, rhumy, or neurologist. I always call around and ask several questions before even visiting a doctor for the first time because so many have no clue about this disorder. They're generaly misinformed. Be cautious of quick fixes because they don't work. Internet information can be wrong! Best of luck to you. I've lived with this disorder for many years. You can also look up Men Surviving FMS on the web. Might give you some good basics.
2007-08-31 09:30:51 · answer #3 · answered by Dwayne B 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Traditionally fibromyalgia has been treated by rheumatologists. That is changing, there is a movement of fibromyalgia researchers to have the category changed to neurology. Each person has a different set of symptoms and secondary conditions.Fibromyalgia patients do better by having a team of doctors who treat each of their problems separately but as a team to co-ordinate treatments so that they don't have any further problems from all the medications.
2007-08-29 23:27:46 · answer #4 · answered by deb 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
My mother has fibromyalgia. After receiving inpatient treatment at the Mayo Clinic (Minnesota, we're from PA), she went in unable to walk and now can walk, swim, and travel - she just went to Hawaii for 3 weeks! So she is doing pretty well. She sees a chiropractor about 2 times a week, and a physical therapist as well. She has an exercise regimen that involves aquatic exercises as well as walking and light weight training.
2007-08-28 20:13:57 · answer #5 · answered by chicabonita 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
A rheumatologist diagnosed my fibromyalgia. She had to take blood and rule out any other joint condition it could have been...... it took me about 2 years to get a diagnosis and my psychiatrist was the one who recommended I look into fibromyalgia.
2007-08-29 22:14:23 · answer #6 · answered by nicolebon87 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A rheumatologist is a doctor that treats diseases and disorders of the bones and joints as well as fibromyalgia.
If you have other questions or would just like to talk one on one please feel free to e-mail or IM me off site any time.
2007-08-31 03:39:31 · answer #7 · answered by sokokl 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
www.FibroFix.com is an all free site.
Free help by email or phone, too.
Symptoms, testing, diagnosis, medications, tricks and tips and treatment.
Anne
p.s. My doc is an Internal Medicine Specialist.
2007-08-30 13:04:51 · answer #8 · answered by Anne H 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
a rheumatolgist would diagnose and treat fibromyalgia.
2007-08-28 20:10:55 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
http://www.fibromyalgiasource.com has lots of information about Fibromyalgia and may be able to provide you with some information.
2007-08-29 00:23:33 · answer #10 · answered by sideline2084 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋