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Posted 7/25/2015 11:32 PM (GMT -5)
Hello- What type of physician treats fibromyalgia? I have been in pain for years and think I need to see a doctor who understands this disease. Thank you.
Posted 7/26/2015 12:04 AM (GMT -5)
In a lot of areas, rheumatologists treat this

Locally our primary docs do..

Our treatment is often trial and error, what works for 1 does not always help the next..

So you need soomeone with patience!!!

My drs wife has fibro, so he really takes his time with me..i go in rarely.
Posted 7/26/2015 5:59 AM (GMT -5)
Be sure the rheumatologist you see is knowledgeable about fibro. I recently moved and had to find a new one. I went to a couple doctors here and discovered they were not knowledgable. One of them was not knowledgeable at all, he was insulting. The other wanted to blame all of my symptoms on my old injuries and push prescription meds.

I'm fortunate my old rheumatologist moved her office to not far from where I live.

Good luck to you.
Posted 7/26/2015 1:09 PM (GMT -5)
Some people report having been diagnosed by neurologists. Good luck, and I hope you find a compassionate doctor.
Posted 7/26/2015 6:59 PM (GMT -5)
Thank you all so much....I am in daily pain that seems to move around I also have been diagnosed with severe osteoarthritis. Some days are too much.
Posted 7/27/2015 8:50 AM (GMT -5)
I called every rheumatologist in my town and none of them treat Fibro.:( I'm sorta being treated by my neurologist but I don't think he's that knowledgeable with it either. I know that he still considers Fibro a psychosomatic illness. I had the best of luck seeing a physician at a pain clinic here that has a wonderful program for people living with chronic pain. Unfortunately, once you are done with the program you cannot see the doctors there anymore. :(
Posted 7/27/2015 8:55 AM (GMT -5)
Celia01, you might want to try, if you aren't already, a diet for dealing with arthritis. This has helped me a great deal.

Makeupmama, my husband drove me 3 and 1/2 hours (with several stops) to see my knowledgable rheumatologist. Maybe you could consider going beyond your area? I've found that the better rheumatologists are in the larger cities.
Posted 7/27/2015 9:02 AM (GMT -5)
Almost Medfree, Yeah...I'm definitely considering that. What's sad is that I don't live in a small town. It shouldn't be this difficult to find good treatment.
Posted 7/27/2015 9:09 AM (GMT -5)
makeupmama,

This website might be helpful for you to find a knowledgeable fibro doctor:

http://chronicfatigue.about.com/od/findingadoctor/a/find_fms_doctor.htm
Posted 7/27/2015 8:29 PM (GMT -5)
Thank you all!
Posted 7/28/2015 1:17 AM (GMT -5)
Welcome, Celia. You have my sister's name. 😆

If you can find a good primary doctor they can pretty much treat it, but most people prefer a rheumatologist.

I travel 40 miles to see my rheumatologist. Who treats my other illnesses.
Posted 7/28/2015 10:08 PM (GMT -5)
Hello to All

I have had fibro for almost 15 years now. I had a great doctor when this all started. But he passed away and left me to go through about a dozen doctors since then. Thankfully I have the Best Husband that understands and supports me. I am in severe pain 24/7 and is hard to find a doctor who will help me, I feel they think this is some kind of joke.
Posted 7/30/2015 7:47 AM (GMT -5)
Almost Medfree, thank you so much!
Posted 7/30/2015 11:22 AM (GMT -5)
I go to a Pain specialist. He is very empathetic about fibromyalgia. He is in the Neurology Department at a large university.

Warm water exercises are great if you can find a class in your area. Mine is called Arthritis Plus.

Barb
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