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Lily23957
Lily23957

I finally got to see the rheumatologist today.I was very worried that my problems would yet again be dismissed as depression as this is the way I have been treated for years by my GP....I had no need to worry.The rheumatologist was wonderful and kind and understanding.She confirmed the fibromyalgia diagnosis and told me it is not all in my head.She checked my bloods again as a routine and has referred me to a physio who specialises in the treatment of fibro and runs a local group.Finally it is official! After all these years of suffering and thinking I am going mad I can say to my family,''This is the problem,this is how it affects me,I am not imagining it,I am not a malingerer and I am not playing for sympathy.''

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  • christine26761
    christine26761 Lily23957

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    Soooo great to hear precious, it's just wonderful when you finaly get diagnosed...we have nearly all gone through the same probs with friends and family...so blessed to have a caring husband who has seen the suffering first hand long before my diagnoses 20 yrs ago...they really live with it too, they know what we are really like and know that it's not in our head ... Congrats Lily..sounds a bit off congratulating you...but we know what's it's all about...your mental state will be perfect...you will feel sooo much better having a name for all your suffering:-) Australia...
    • Lily23957
      Lily23957 christine26761

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      Hi Christine! I feel like I have finally got over a great big hurdle that I was begining to think I would never conquer! Thankyou for your congratulations they are gratefullt received.smile
  • christine26761
    christine26761 Lily23957

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    I know exactly how  you feel, it's like..it was almost like a celebration when I was diagnosed..it's .the beginning of your life..stay strong..:-) xxx
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