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Tired_teddy
Tired_teddy

Hi all. Got my first appt with rheumatology on Thursday. Bit nervous. Can anyone tell me what to expect? Thanks in advance x 

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  • phill26750
    phill26750 Tired_teddy

    Posted

    I was referred to the rheumatologist without any inkling to fibro whatsoever so for me it was a huge relief to get a diagnosis. A real shame it was fibro but still.  Nothing to fear though. He/she knows what they are looking for. He found pressure points that sent me to the floor and I cannot even find them now! Unfortunately rheumatologist cannot treat fibro. They only diagnosed me because it as sent there with joint and bone problems or so suspected. Because he cannot treat he referred me back to my gp. Which are no help whatsoever. Good luck and don't worry. 
  • Tired_teddy
    Tired_teddy

    Posted

    Thanks everyone. I'm sorry I'm not replying individually but my phone is playing up with the app (no computer) I guess your all right it's better to know x 
  • JulieBadger
    JulieBadger Tired_teddy

    Posted

    Don't know if you're male or female, but for my appointment I had to take my clothes off, so make sure u have nice undies on. If you're female shave your legs and under your arms. I forgot, I was so embarrassed lifting my arms up to show that range of movementredface
    • CrazyDaisy88
      CrazyDaisy88 JulieBadger

      Posted

      think I may have to get out my 'physio pants' I always wear leggings so I don't have to strip off, nothing worse than standing there in your undies, they always seem to put you in front of a mirror too, as if having Fibro isn't enough lol
    • Tired_teddy
      Tired_teddy CrazyDaisy88

      Posted

      Yes forgot to mention that! Down to bra and knickers! And got weighed! But I just closed my eyes lol x 
  • anne90395
    anne90395 Tired_teddy

    Posted

    Hi,

    Have read all the replies so far, and would just like to share my experience with you, which I hope will be reassuring.

    After 2 years of tests, hospital admissions and stress,stress, stress, my doctor suggested it could be fibro and referred me to rheumotologist. He was lovely, listened to all my symptoms, and confirmed diagnosis, with little physical exam. He confirmed I was on the right drug for sleep, Amitritipylene, and said the way forward was CBT. A further doc's appointment also encouraged me to go for CBT. So that is what I am going for. Incidentally my Doc is interested in this condition and does a lot of research. I think this helps. Reassures me , anyway!

    Take care, Anne

  • Tired_teddy
    Tired_teddy

    Posted

    Thank you everyone. It's taken me all night to get back on the site. This forum and more importantly the people on it are a god send xxx 
  • Flowerlady
    Flowerlady Tired_teddy

    Posted

    Hi Tired Teddy

    Well, how was your appointment with the Rheumatologist today then?

    Hope it was helpful for you. All the best...Anne...biggrin

  • Flowerlady
    Flowerlady Tired_teddy

    Posted

    Sorry Tired teddy

    Must have been having a 'Fibro Fog' moment when I first read you were going to see Rheumy..Sorry I did'nt read down the repliesredface, hope you're feeling better.

    All the best..Anne..

    • Tired_teddy
      Tired_teddy Flowerlady

      Posted

      Thanks Anne. Hope your ok. I've taken my first gabapentin about 30 mins ago and I feel very strange! X 
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