Diagnosis today
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Just got home from rheumatology appointment. Met a lovely doctor who finally diagnosed me with having chronic fatigue, fibro and raynards. He has prescribed Gabapentin to help kick start a sleeping patten, anyone taking it? He is also testing for Lupus as my father has it but isn't convinced I have that. As nice as is was he basically told me to go home and research these conditions and to go back in 4 month when he will decide if I go down CBT route or psychology to release the underlaying causes. Feel better for having a name for how I feel but also very much left to my own devise.
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beth_littlebear deborah07681
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TeresaJS deborah07681
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In here you're going to find lots of people with FibroM and related conditions so, you're not alone. It's also important to give this forum some feed back on you therapeutic process so that people can learn from your experience.
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deborah07681 TeresaJS
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jrichards50 deborah07681
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leona18728 deborah07681
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I was off work for nearly six months and Gabapentin got me back to work which was great for a few months,
I'm still taking them 3 times a day but I feel they have not been working for me for a while now, my GP has told me to keep going with them because a flare up will come on whatever anyone takes there's not really anything that works for Fibro it's trial and error and what works for one might not suit another,
Do read all you can, and if offered any treatment try it,
Your Dr seems to be well informed and a diagnosis is always a relief
Keep us updated on how you get on.
deborah07681 leona18728
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jeanne81532 deborah07681
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shelagh6 deborah07681
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feel better soon
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jeanne81532 shelagh6
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shelagh6 jeanne81532
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bronwyn97278 shelagh6
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Bee70 deborah07681
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I bet you frrl relieved to finally get a diagnosis.
I do hope you will keep us posted with your progress.
I truly believe in CBT therapy, it is a mindful way of thinking and will help your thought process on a day to day basis. Give it a go.
Good Luck and take a day at a time.
deborah07681 Bee70
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Bee70 deborah07681
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christine26761 deborah07681
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