A Rheumatologist IS an Arthritis Doctor and also treats other conditions too.

Why don't you try soaking your feet in some Epsom Salts tonight and hot water but not too hot instead of aggravating them and biking?

Just a suggestion. Also possibly think about seeing a Neurologist.
You might have some kind of Neuropathy going on with your feet.

Did the Rheumy say anything to you about Peripheral neuropathy?

Peripheral Neuropathy:

Peripheral nerves carry information to and from the brain. They also carry signals to and from the spinal cord to the rest of the body. Peripheral neuropathy means these nerves don't work properly. Peripheral neuropathy may be damage to a single nerve. It may be damage to a nerve group.

In addition to my previous post I wanted to ask you this...
Why do you feel like a "Wuss" and what do you mean?

Thanks

Hi! My understanding is that most people diagnosed with fibro can trace it to either a emotional trauma or a PHYSICAL trauma, which could be a host of different things. I am sure that there are some people that may not be able to identify a specific "trigger" as well. I do understand your frustration, though. No one wants to be labeled. You may want to be careful about specific workouts, as too much can also set off a flare. It's just a matter of trial and error, at least for me. Wishing you well!

I'm wondering why you view it as a "label" rather than a diagnosis and characterize it as giving up. A diagnosis is a place to begin to treat your condition. Without it you're just working in the dark.

Just wondering why you see it as a label.

Hi. I am worried you think you got this diagnosis as a trash can dx. If you really feel something else is wrong, ask the rheumy or get a neuro consult to rule out other possibilities. FM is often confused with other illnesses, so if the docs werenot thorough, it is worth the second opinion!
Also, FM can be triggered by darn near anything. Studies vary and every expert has an opinion.

As far as wusses go? It is not a character failing to have or to admit to pain. So we have no wisses here! ;-)

Leo,

You are so correct. Some of the strongest and bravest people I know have Fibromyalgia. There is no way we could handle this and live with this pain if we were Wissies or Wusses...LOL Or a Wuss!

We are tough Men and Women that are struggling each day to find a way to live with Chronic Pain. Yes it sucks but there is no way that I am a Wuss..Hell no! No wuss here! :)

Some times I am a little whimpy, but never a wuss, lol! My rheumy tested me for all kinds of things. Said I had osteoarthritis and fibromyalgia, sent me to my primary care. The rheumy set me up another appointment in a month. I went, she took he look at mW and said what can I do for you, I said I don't know you wanted me here. She said, I kid you not, "you have fibromyalgia, and I do not take patient s with that.". I looked at her and said well, I have OA also, she said yes, but I only handle people with sever arthritis like RA... can youbelievethat? Anyway, I figure I need to see a neurologist, and will as soon as hubby gets back on his feet.

OMG, so sorry.... Wisses... I HATE the ipad but sheesh, my laptop weighs a ton when I ache....That was supposed to be wusses, too!