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lisa10242
lisa10242

At last after ignorant doctors claiming fibromyalgia is all in a person's head and not a real illness I was finally diagnosed as having fibro by a rheumatologist yesterday, now maybe they can give me the help I need. Now I have a reason for the pain and tiredness and everything else.

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  • valerie826
    valerie826 lisa10242

    Posted

    Your battle has been won...Awesome Lisa.

    Keep us gals posted.

    Smiles & Giggles,

    Valerie826

  • Meg53
    Meg53 lisa10242

    Posted

    I know how you feel, I had one in particular who was very rude, I think by the end of the consult he knew what I was thinking because he suddenly back peddled. It is bitter sweet experience being diagnosed because you are relieved to know why you are feeling as you do,but saddened that you are now officially diagnosed as having a syndrome. The good aspect is that hopefully they can help relieve your symptoms.

    This forum is wonderful, as you get so much support, help and wise advice.

    Meg

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  • kaz_40
    kaz_40 lisa10242

    Posted

    Hi lisa I saw a specialist that was like that he was very rude and ignorant, I thought Im not having this being ignored and dismissed. so I told him what I thought of him and walked out, my husband wasnt happy with him either, and the nurse that was in the room with us said to me good for you. dr specialist I dont care who it is I wount stand for any nonsense off them their not god. even though some of them think they are take care gentle hugs
  • arwen1972
    arwen1972 lisa10242

    Posted

    I can relate. I had a long battle for my diagnosis too. Big (((hugs))) x
    • kaz_40
      kaz_40 arwen1972

      Posted

      I think we can all relate to a long battle we had to get a diagnoses, its a relief when you finally get one, and no its not all in your head as your made to feel like that by drs and specialists. gentle hugs take care 
  • Bee70
    Bee70 lisa10242

    Posted

    Hi Lisa

    Totally agree with ignorance of doctors and how they make you feel that it's all in the mind.  Now that you have the diagnosis you can move forward and try to deal with it.  This forum and the people on here are fantastic for support and advice.

    Keep us posted with your progress.

    Gentle hugs to you and have a good day. wink x

  • Maggers
    Maggers lisa10242

    Posted

    Sounds about right. My consultant diagnosed me, wrote fibromyalgia on a piece of paper and told me to go away and research it and that they did not treat patients with fibro so would be referred back to GP. Nice eh!
    • kaz_40
      kaz_40 Maggers

      Posted

      my rheumatologist diagnosed me he gave me a leaflet on fibro and that was it. told me to see my gp for pain relief. not much support for us lot with fibro and no understand also so annoying how we are treated and in some cases not believed thank goodness for this site to help keep us all sane gentle hugs take care 
  • lisa10242
    lisa10242

    Posted

    Wow so it's not just my doctor, I've struggled with my symptoms for years and my doctor fobbed me off with the diagnosis of hypercondriac 😏. I wish u all well with ur symptoms and battles and hope that one day all doctors r made to see this illness for what it is. Hugs xxx
    • kaz_40
      kaz_40 lisa10242

      Posted

      well said fibro needs to be more recognised like ms and me are. gentle hugs xx
  • TeresaJS
    TeresaJS lisa10242

    Posted

    Dear Lisa,

    You're sooo right! But, you know what? F.. them. Fortunatly there are doctors that know too well that it's not so. I'll PM you a link and you're even going to have a laugh. In the end the author is questioned if fibro patients should also seek help from psychoanalists or psychotherapists and he says:

    " As long as it's one word. If it's two words (psycho analist/ psycho therapist) NOP!" cheesygrin

  • Flowerlady
    Flowerlady lisa10242

    Posted

    Hi Lisa

    Bet you are pleased now you have a name for all your aches and pains. I were diagnosed 4 years ago now and take Oramorph, it des take the edge off.

  • kaz_40
    kaz_40 lisa10242

    Posted

    Hi lisa I was so relieved to get a diagonses last year after years of tests and thinking I was going mad with it all. all the different symptoms and the constant pain. specialists thinking it was all in my head. it was such a relief to be told by the reumotologist what it was, ive done as much research as I can on it. it helps to get as much help support as you can. take care gentle hugs
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