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Bone scan?

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Spiritlevel7
Spiritlevel7

so saw the rheumatologist, and she said I definitely have fibro but my symptoms are odd for standard fibro (spinal and rib cage problems along with constant costochondritis and severe headaches) so she's sending me for a bone scan. Little bit nervous, just wondering if this is common practice and is it ok? Sounds a bit evil rolleyes 

lots of love

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  • Casper4081
    Casper4081 Spiritlevel7

    Posted

    I have costochondritis too in my ribs & chest. It is pretty painful. My rheumi did a chest xray before I got that to establish a baseline. I've also had a bone scan which is painless and only takes a few minutes. I also have RA so I don't remember which ailment I had the scans for! I'm currently looking into collagen. I've read a lot on it lately and it looks promising for the pain and sleep issues & many other things. I tend to have weird side affects from pills so I'm looking into alternative therapies. I also read that there has been a lot of improvement for those taking a high dose of vitamin D - up to 10,000 mg a day.
    • Spiritlevel7
      Spiritlevel7 Casper4081

      Posted

      sorry to hear about your struggles costo is awful! Yeah I like the sound of more natural remedies and therapy I really hate pills. Thanks for the comment smile xx
  • Angela0987
    Angela0987 Spiritlevel7

    Posted

    What other symptoms are you having for her to think Fibromyagia?
    • Spiritlevel7
      Spiritlevel7 Angela0987

      Posted

      All of them the standard chronic fatigue, widespread muscle pain, no sleep, general pain, temperature sensitivity etc etc. Just weird and random symptoms too, I'm a mystery lol xx
    • Angela0987
      Angela0987 Spiritlevel7

      Posted

      I know what you mean..You are not alone..I have been told I have Fibromyagia but there is really no test today for sure..Its all a guess just talked to a doctor this morning about my daughter having the same symptoms.. he said it's trial.and error.. And that they really don't know what Fibromyagia is..I said Wow...they just elimate all other things then say well it must be Fibromyagia... Huh??? I was shocked..I also have severe muscle twitches...Not sure what that's from but will find out tomorrow after my EMG..My muscles twitch all.over all day and have jerking at night time..in my sleep..I take Cymbalta for my Fibromyagia since I just started I haven't noticed any difference taken it.. Time will tell..Hope you get to feeling better real soon..Keep us updated on what they find as I will do the same.
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