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is it fibromyalgia ??

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sar85
sar85

Hi i have been in pain all over my body for month, the pain wakes me up in the morning and keeps me awake at night. I suffer from insomnia too and wake up every morning wondering if u slept at all. The fatigue is interfering with life so much.im struggling with work too. And some days i dont leave the house due to feeling so tired and painful. I went to go and they did bloods to rule out things they came back clear. They put me on duloxetine 30mg twice a day to try and help with pain. They said it is possible fibro. I just need to know if it def is fibro.so i can accept it and get on with life. 

Any advice please xx

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  • sukes
    sukes sar85

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    Hi Sar,

    you really need to ask your GP to refer you to a Rheumatologist.  A GP is what is say's on the tin a General Practitioner not someone specialised to diagnose Fibromyalgia.  A Rheumatologist will carry out loads of tests, bloods, X-rays, scans etc to rule out other things before giving a diagnosis.  They will talk to you about the different pain reliefs and between you, a plan should form to help you.

    I and most of us on here know what you are going through so don't give up.  Let us know how you get on x 

  • tyjoky
    tyjoky sar85

    Posted

    you have to understand you have no control over the pain i have been fighting this now for 10 years almost have pains so bad they drop me to my knees your body is constantly fighting the pain do not let over use drugs as a bandage it only makes you dependent on it i know personally
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