Some rheumatologists treat fibro, but really, it is not an inflammatory disease, like arthritis, so many of the treatments they would give you for your arthritis will not help the fibro. Just ask the rheumy what he/she knows about fibro (fibromyalgia syndrome, AKA FMS) or ME (myalgic encephalopathy - which is the new name for this disease, although not yet in common usage). Perhaps that doctor would then refer you to another doctor, a neurologist maybe.
Everyone in the FMS DS group is apparently treated by a different kind of doctor. My primary care physician (PCP) treats mine. In fact, there is no cure for this, so treating the symptoms is the only thing that can be done at this point.
As a newly diagnosed patient, I encourage you to read through as much of the information in the archives as you can. There is a real wealth of information there. Just put the issue you are wondering about in the search engine and stand back. You'll get lots of response to your question.
Lastly, we are a seriously supportive group here. The people are really nice and really, really intelligent, sharing their research and giving lots of gentle hugs to each other. Welcome to the group and come back often. You will not get support like this from anyone else, at least I don't, so come back and visit as often as you can.

Thank you Marsharebel. I will look in the archives and read as much as I can to educate myself.
This website will definately be put in my favorites.
Thank you!

Hello and welcome to the group! I'd like to suggest that you purchase a book called "Fibromyalgia for Dummies." Like all of the dummies series, it contains easy to understand information. You can find it online at Amazon. Knowledge is power. This is an excellent reference book which you will find very helpful. Take care.

Hello, Rheumy's are the ones to usually give the FM diagnose but few rarely treat. Mine offered Tramadol and sent me back to my Internist, but since you also have RA yours might treat both.

I really found "The Fibromyalgia Advocate" to be the most helpful book. It was written by a doctor who actually has the condition. Dr. Pelligrino also is a sufferer and has a book or two.

I read the dummy series book for diabetes and didn't care for it at all. It didn't even have in there what normal blood sugar should be, I guess a dummy wrote it.

Do lots and lots of reading and beware of websites that sell something fabulous

I have a rheumy but he has FM so he knows what it is like. And ditto Marsharebel!

My rheumy treats my RA and my fibro. I'm blessed to have a wonderful rheumy and I hope yours is easy to talk to and very understanding. And be sure to bookmark this support group. If it wasn't for this group, I would have let fibro get the best of me. But having kind support, understanding and very good information has helped to stay positive about this condition. Good luck and keep your chin up (unless your neck hurts, and then put ice or heat on it LOL!)

Welcome! Like others have said, most rheumatologists I'm aware of diagnose, but do not treat, fibromyalgia.

There are always exceptions, and I'm sure if someone had another condition that they were treating, the rheumy might agree to treat their fibromyalgia as well.

Just to clarify, are you talking about rheumatoid arthritis, or osteoarthritis? One is fairly "simple" and the other is a more complex autoimmune disorder.