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meggiemoo1988
meggiemoo1988

Just got out of docs. African doc. Lovely man. Very thorough. Says it could be fibro that i have. He Noticed the last tym they did bloods they never did one to check muscles so i have to get bloods done monday again. Need to call optitions get eyes checked as im having blurred vision along with brain fog. And go from there basically and i know it could be a long journey but he says to find out if i have fibro need to rule everything else out. So optitions bloods then see how things go. What was the next step for you guys after that came back ok? 1st doc visit i think went well he listened well. Just dont understand..my birthday was last monday and after work i fell asleep from 6.30 till after midnight..so much for cinema and dinner date lol

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  • kaz_40
    kaz_40 meggiemoo1988

    Posted

    Hi Meggiemoo1988 Blured vision and fibro fog are fibro symptoms, always best to get eyes checked incase something else going on.Drs like to rule out other conditions it could be before sending you to see a rheumatologist. A rheumatologist is the person who diagnoses fibro. The rheumatologist I saw wanted to rule out rheumatoid arthritus. so he sent me for blood test bone scan. he also did a pressure point test on different parts of my body. their are 18 in total I had the full 18. The bone scan I had came back ok blood test showed low in vitamin d. I had vitamin tablets given to me. It took 10 years to get a diagnoses, I had loads of blood tests, mris done ct scan lung test heart tests saw neurologist back specialist every specialist you can think of I saw. once everything else is ruled out, your dr should refer you to see a rheumatologist. fibro like to spoil things for us like going out for dinner or the cinema. take care gentle hug 
    • meggiemoo1988
      meggiemoo1988 kaz_40

      Posted

      I just noticed i spelt doctor wrong in the title lol oh desr i am getting worse i tell you. Yes lovely i am at work right now and just dropped off to sleep as my boss left to go for lunch. So so tired. I thought i got a good sleep last nyt too as i onle woke once to pee. Normally its around 6 times. I told the doc this. Yes options first thursday then monday bloods. No idea whats next after that but im happy the fact that he is considering it and believes me whilst most dont. Wow hun thats a long long time to wait for diagnosis. Ive been feeling this way for about 3 years or so now hur ive only really realised or been introduced to fibro so it kinda feela new. Ive woke up with a borrible headache and hiccups and as u can imagine not a comforting combination. Xxx
    • kaz_40
      kaz_40 meggiemoo1988

      Posted

      headaches are another symptom of fibro along with migrains, I have a headache every single day with out fail, but no hiccups lol. its a night mare trying to get a diagnoses and get some one that believes you. as many drs and specialists dont believe in fibro and are very dissmissive. hope you soon get answears and a diagnoses. its the not knowing which is the worse all you want is a diagnoses.pain tiredness are 2 big facotors in fibro many of us have trouble sleeping and are in constant pain. hope you get through work ok hope hiccups headache soon go. take care gentle hug 
    • meggiemoo1988
      meggiemoo1988 kaz_40

      Posted

      Yea me too huni. Like that horrible hangover headache everyday for no reason ive gone off alcohol now because i fee so awful i just do not want to feel any worse than i already do. I hope because my doctor is so good that it will be quicker but will see xx
  • ingrid19972
    ingrid19972 meggiemoo1988

    Posted

    I didn't realise you got blurred vision with fibro because I have been getting it lately and was getting worried. I think I get every symptom going it drives me mad and now have arthritis as well.
    • meggiemoo1988
      meggiemoo1988 ingrid19972

      Posted

      Yes ingrid19972 it sure is. I think itsnprobably from the lack of sleep abd the constant brain fog but it defo is a symptom. Try talk to your doc about it they myt ask u to check your eyesight. Im going to get mine checked thursday xx
  • Bee70
    Bee70 meggiemoo1988

    Posted

    Great News!!  Take one step at a time and rule out other possible symptoms. Keep us posted with your progress and glad to hear that your Dr is listening to you.

    Take care and sending you gentle hugs from ME to YOU. wink x

    • meggiemoo1988
      meggiemoo1988 Bee70

      Posted

      Thanks Bee70 and everyone for the gentle hugs thats so sweet. Yea will keep u all updated. Doctor says to keep a diary so i can show them how i feel. I dont know anyone personally who hasbit. I dont want ro have it but im hoping its nothing more progressive or serious so if it came back that i do i think i will be relieved its not MS or ME..i worry. All the time. Anxiety and stress is not good. I havent told my parents. I work eith them. My boyfriend knows but doesnt understant yet he doesnt know i havent explained it. My parents...well cus ive been such a "hypochondriac" past few years back n forth. I think they will be a hard one to convince anything is wrong i will wait for real diagnosis then ill tel them xx
    • Bee70
      Bee70 meggiemoo1988

      Posted

      Hi Meggiemoo

      It's difficult for loved ones to understand.  It took my husband many years before he understood.  To be quite truthful I have been suffering for over 20yrs but only diagnosed Aug 2014.  It wasn't until it was confirmed that I had Fibro......My husband has started to take an interest and now if he see any info on Fibro he will mention it yo me or send me a link that he may have come across.  

      Have you considered CBT (Cognitive Behaviour Therapy)?  I found this ever so helpful and through this it has made me stronger. I have had a successful few months since trying out herbal remedies, it has been a slow process and not pleasant at all with the meds but I can say my pains have reduded and my confidence is rising on a day to day basis.  The people on this forum have been ever so fantastic and supportive since I joined in March 2015.

      Dealing with one day at a time and one moment at a time is the way forward and staying calm and positive.  Remenber you are not alone and we are all here for each other.

      Sending you gentle hugs from ME to YOU......wink x

    • meggiemoo1988
      meggiemoo1988 Bee70

      Posted

      Thanks again for gentle hugs. Yea i can imagine it will be hardnfor anyone to understand it if they dont physically feel it. Today me n my mum ended up fighting over it i decided to see what she would say and at first she was ok then she starts with the hypochondriac thing again and i nearly cried so i told her to forget it n leave it be n ignored it after that n she just doesnt understand. I just wont be telling anymore people about it. Im stressed now today has been an awful day for me so now i am feeling anxious stressed and my body is spasming and aching shoulder blades burning so im trying to do a little washing up whilst im standing. Then i will shower and relax. Sounds like its getting less hard for you...20 years is such a long time. Must have been hard. What herbal remedies have u tried? I have st johns worts but not sure if i should try take them till after doctor says its ok xx gentle hugs to you too miss xx
    • Bee70
      Bee70 meggiemoo1988

      Posted

      I will message you privately regarding my herbal remedies, as the moderator tends to delete the post on this form at times.

      Have a great day and chat later wink x

    • meggiemoo1988
      meggiemoo1988 Bee70

      Posted

      Thank u hunxx

      **Update**

      So i was told by optitians i need glasses permanently. Thats fine i dont mind as long as it helps my tired strained eyes. Will invest in some eye spray too my eyes always feel dry like theyve been open all night. Plus im a secretary im in front of the computer 9 hours a day every week day so they have said to get anti glare lenses...£95 for them alone eeek. Also a symptom ive had on and off for a while now but noticed someone on my suppourt group saying its a fibro symptom and i get it is burning itchy lumpy skin like a heat rash when i get out of the shower and i relax watch tv or whatever. Didnt realise that was a symptom. Xxx

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