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Could i have fibro?

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meljenk
meljenk

Morning all,

I think i have fibromyalgia but the doctors think i don't.

I have many tender points all over my body (top of my arms, neck, shoulders, back, legs etc

the tender points hurts when i press then and when i dont, esp my left arm, it constantly aches and has point.

Im constantly tired, have headached, palpitation, flutters in chest, ectopic beats, feel dizzy/lightheaded, painall over my body (but some days im fine)

the last few days ive been having waves of dizzyness/lightheadedness.

And i have a terrible heachache and paind everywhere today

Thanks

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  • Flowerlady
    Flowerlady meljenk

    Posted

    Hello Meljenk

    The best way to find out for sure is to get you doctor to refer you to see a Rheumatologist. That way you will get the results you needsmile

    • meljenk
      meljenk Flowerlady

      Posted

      my doctor is not very helpful and siad he doesnt think its that
    • Flowerlady
      Flowerlady meljenk

      Posted

      Can you get a second opinion? I would certainly look into it. I were diagnosed 4 years ago now, and had to see two different dr's for them to believe me and get me refered to see the Rheumatologist.
  • meljenk
    meljenk

    Posted

    im going to see if they will refere me, but the last time i got reffered to see a rhumaatologist for my tiezies syndrome it took 3 months to get an appointment sad
  • kaz_40
    kaz_40 meljenk

    Posted

    Hiljenk it tokk me 10 years to get diagnosed, and that was after many many tests. my gp finally refered me to see a rheumatologist who diagnoses fibro. drs normally like to rule out other conditions before sending you to see a rheumatologist. I would see if you can see another gp. I had to wait at least 3 months before I was seen by a rhematologist. then I had to wait a further 2 months for the result? everything to do with fibro is tests and a waiting game. Be persistant and dont give in. take care  
  • klaregee
    klaregee meljenk

    Posted

    hi meljenk,

    Hope today's been a good day!!

    I was told when I went for a disability assessment that some drs still don't believe fibro exists. My old Dr was a nightmare, a locum finally refferred me to rhumo as she refused. I changed drs after tht, if they won't refer u change drs as it may be he/she is in the 'wee are all loonies and our illness doesn't exist' camp lol.

    Good luck!

    Claire xx

  • meljenk
    meljenk

    Posted

    I feel like crap today.

    I woke up at 12.30am as my son was cryomg, and i was swaeing so much, i got up and was sooooo dizzy/lightheaded i was so scared.

    if been havig these spells on and off for a week now and the doctor gave me virtio tablets but they dont seem to be working.

    My bloo pressure is 120/81 and pulse is 78 at the moment.

    my left arm is aching as so painful to the touch sad

    aNY IDEAS ANYONE?

    • kaz_40
      kaz_40 meljenk

      Posted

      Hi Meljenk You need to see your gp,or speak to them over the phone and tell them the tablets arnt working and see if the will prescribe something else for you. Its trial error in finding the right medication that works for you. I suffer with very high blood pressure I dont think your reading is anything to worry about. but you could mention it to your dr if its worrying you.The dizzyness lightheaded isnt pleasent. My advice and what I do is when Im sat down rise up very slowly off the settee. I tend to reach out on anything I can to help steady my self be it a door or wall etc. I would rest up on the sofa with your son watch tele.keep him occupied with children programmes and childrens dvds if you have any. Any concerns worrys you have just speak to your gp. wheat bags are good ive found for me for putting on acheing arms and legs.take care gentle hugs. 
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