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Possible fibromyalgia ???

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leesa56475
leesa56475

Hi , I am looking for some advice, help please...

for almost two years I have suffered with different symptoms and have been now diagnosed with severe IBS after having a CT scan and sigmoidoscopy...

almost a month ago I started having pins and needles in my left hand and a dull ache....headache , dizziness , pins and needles in my right cheek on my face and b

in my legs..,some days they feel tight,,, although my legs feel better I think my face feels worse,,, I'm worried, I have been referred to a nerve clinic and now after seeing a dif dr, who did lots of tests referred me for bloods and now suggested me being referred to a neurologist for save being 

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  • bronwyn97278
    bronwyn97278 leesa56475

    Posted

    Hi Leesa, this is a good start, by seing a Neurologist, as he/she will be able to confirm/rule out many conditions......if this specialist can't give you a satisfactory answer, then your next step is to have a referral to a Rhuematologist, as they diagnose muscular/skeletal conditions, and treat same..................I know this sounds like a "long" process, and Yes, it is, for us all, we have had to Rule out any other condition/s before Fibromyalgia is given.............bear with the system, and give it your Best, for as we all, too, have experienced the anger/depression/anxiety of this process, but it is necessary.............you are always welcome to ask questions/advice, and we will try to help in some form............best of thoughts and hoping you find answers/treatments soon............Bron
  • pollmadoll64
    pollmadoll64 leesa56475

    Posted

    I went to three top neurologists who were baffled it was only when I saw a Rheumatologist at Salisbury Hospital I found the answer after two years of frustration
  • Bee70
    Bee70 leesa56475

    Posted

    Hi Leesa

    Totally agree with Bronwyn.  Hope you get the answers soon and please do keep us posted.

    Take care and sending gentle hugs from ME to YOU......wink x

  • kaz_40
    kaz_40 leesa56475

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    Hi leesa56475 Its good your being refered to see a neurologist, other conditions need to be ruled out. Its a rheumatologist who diagnoses fibro this is after all other conditions that it could be have been ruled out. If nothing is found when you see the neurologist get your dr to refer you to see a rheumatologist. it took me 10 years to finally get a diagnoses for fibro. I saw countless specialists and many tests. Hope you soon get some where and some answears take care
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