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Fibro or MS / Both :(

4everyoung1
4everyoung1

Good morning friends,  


I've been doing alot of research on Fibromyalgia vs Multiple Sclerosis.  I guess my brain fog and lack of good concentration is not allowing me to figure this out.


Any input on resources or your experiences would be most helpful.


Thank you in advance for your responses.  


Hoping you're having a less pain day and sending much love and warm hugs.  xoxo  Penni

Fantod
Fantod
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/323840#ms-vs-fibromyalgia-symptoms
Community LeaderLeo
Leo
What Fantod posted, and also consider that it's not yorus to figure out. This is a pretty good chart ---- imho ---- https://creakyjoints.org/symptoms/fibromyalgia-vs-multiple-sclerosis/
Fantod
Fantod
I agree with Leo. Not yours to figure out. The Internet rabbit hole can be a dangerous place. Hugs!
4everyoung1
4everyoung1
Fantod and Leo, thank you so much for your response. Your words and resources were helpful. I have a doctor's appointment this week with a new primary doctor. I unfortunately have Kaiser insurance and they won't refer to a rheumatologist and don't support fibro very much. They just refer to a psychiatrist. I am praying this doctor will be different. Good news is I only have to have Kaiser for another year. Have a blessed day !
Fantod
Fantod
A lot of rheumys don't even treat Fibromyalgia anymore. Its a disorder of the central nervous system so neuros have taken over. See if you can get them to send you to a neurologist. Study up on MS symptoms and lie if necessary. At least, you'll get where you need
to go. No one should nave to resort to that....

There must be a state regulatory board you can complain to about Kaiser. I've never heard anything good about that company. Refusing to refer patients is just wrong.
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