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New gp, suspect he doesn't believe in Fibromyalgia

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shelagh6
shelagh6

Hi,

I had my first consultation with my new gp yesterday. I booked the appointment because I keep falling over, also because my hearing feels odd. I said I thought they might be linked, he checked my ears and referred me to ENT, he said he didn't think they were linked. He then asked why I am on so many meds, I explained about the fm, arthritis, prolapsed discs and spondylitis. He said "hmmmm", I said the rheumatologist prescribed them all, he raised his eyebrows but said nothing. He has ordered full bloods and an ECG, I get those on Monday, but before I left he mentioned the meds being the problem again. I had a gp years ago who didn't believe in fm, her words were, "I don't believe there is any such thing and if there is it's my understanding it burns out after ten years", I had a difficult time with that practice and don't think I can go through all that again, the whole thing is making me really worried. Any suggestions on how to deal with it would be welcome. I should say I've thought of changing practices but I live in the middle of nowhere so it isn't an option. 

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  • HazzaMcBazza23
    HazzaMcBazza23 shelagh6

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    shelagh, please google goodhealthhelpdesk and search for info on fibromyalgia. I came across this site and it has interesting things to say about a range of health issues. Info comes from a nutritionin-focused perspective so you can take it or leave it. It's based in Australia from what I gathered and the author of it is flogging a product, Serranol which may help your fibro. It's  naturally-derived and not a drug and he claims it's perfectly safe to take. Don't know the cost but I'm going to give it a go myself. Nothing to lose really apart from a few dollars and doctors are just not helping you at all. 
    • tiswas24537
      tiswas24537 HazzaMcBazza23

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      i know how you feel you wwant doctors to make you well but they just throw meds at you i think to shut you up and use you as a guinnnee pig

      sounds interesting the product u mention .

      but i am tired of trying stuff that they say helps ,and spending loads of money and being dissapointed , iv found what seems to help me at the moment  , there natrual products . but  i will be interested to hear what it is your going to try and how you get on .

    • shelagh6
      shelagh6 HazzaMcBazza23

      Posted

      Thank you for this I'll give it a go too, like you said we've got nothing to lose! I had excellent gps but we moved out of their catchment area, it took me a long time to find them too. I'm hoping someone else in the practice will be better informed, I'll find out on Monday when I see the nurse. 
  • HazzaMcBazza23
    HazzaMcBazza23 shelagh6

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    Keeping fingers crossed for you on Monday Shelagh and Tina, will definitely report back on the Serranol. It may a few weeks from now - me getting around to ordering it, getting it by post then the time it takes to kick in smile
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