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How do I bring up to my doctor that I think I might have fibromyalgia? We’ve been trying to treat migraines for years with no results and I’m starting to think it might be fibro

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    • idk_182

      250d

      Obvs there are ppl with different symptoms but I would note that fibro is generally characterised by widespread pain throughout the body x

    • idk_182

      250d

      Obvs there are ppl with different symptoms but I would note that fibro is generally characterised by widespread pain throughout the body x

    • chubbs123

      541d

      Just have a suggestion for those of you who have not been diagnosed with fibromyalgia make an appointment with a rheumatologist get your blood work done explain your symptoms and go from there good luck everyone oh PS if you do have fibromyalgia you might want to consider investing into a TempurPedic that I know it's very expensive but it is well worth it in the long run you sleep much better you wake up with less pain God bless

    • sorenachy

      541d

      I was actually asked by a physical therapist how long I'd had fibro before I could get a diagnosis of it. I was being evaluated for a walker in my 30's due to so much pain in my hips.

    • TrebleNurturer

      541d

      You need all your blood work to show negative for “everything else” before getting a fibro diagnosis. For example my primary dx is rheumatoid arthritis, and once my blood work got back to normal levels but I still had a ton of pain and fatigue, my rheumy decided it was fibro.

    • SweetTea77

      541d

      Simply being it up. Tell him your are being your own advocate and thinking outside the box. But be careful to consider everything. As I understand it, fibromyalgia, Frederick ataxia and MS are very similar and easily misdiagnosed. So go in from the angle you are treating the symptoms.

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