Is this an open forum or one on one consultation? This would determine to me what to say.

thank god one on one

I have trouble with one on one if I haven't really thought it thru what I want to say. Try writing it out first. Questions you want to ask and how best to present your case. This will help you to come across as knowledgeable and articulate instead of whiney. This helps me to remember what I wanted to say if I write it out and then review several times with reviewing right before I go in. Keeps me from getting as flustered ya know?

thats an idea

Yes, I agree with the writing everything out. I ALWAYS forget EVERYTHING I wanted to say, until I leave. So I have to write everything out.

My question is, are you trying to get more informed on Fibro in general, or are you trying to get meds? If it's meds, just make sure that you tell them, "My life is spent curled in a ball, crying all day. I watch the clock waiting for the next dose of meds, just so I can get 20 mins. of relief. I CANNOT function like this, and I CANNOT be the mother/wife I need to be like this. I need a life!" Docs really seem to relate to this. Now realize, that's just my experience. I was curled in a ball, crying all day. Replace with whatever your coping mechanism is.

meds and a letter to my dr hopefully to get him off his ass and help me

WEll he may not know you but if this is a rheumatology clinic he should know alot about fibro.. I would make the appointment and ask How they treat fibro..I would even do that beforea ctually setting the appointment because if it isnt the way you want it may be a waste of time.. but if you are open to anythig..then go.. listen to his thoughts on it and if you agree then try his treatment.. GOod LUCK!

it's a walk in lol
gotta love canada
OOOOOOHHHH CAAAAANAAAADAAAA!!!!!
I love living here free drs free medical care drugs are cheap.. and you can find specialists at certan walk in clinics...
yay!!!

Good luck Mominator..
Go in there with your ducks in a row.. you will do great!
much love and respect girly...
Jessica

mominator is rubbing it in...LOL We should show up at her house for a looooonnnnggg visit....LOL LOL

or you can say, when asking about meds the support group i belong to have suggested a number of such and such meds whatever one u wanted to try. with good results would i be able to try such and such.
perhaps that way you can go about it so u don't sound like a drug seeker.
you know when u think of cause of those jerks out there we have to do the acting and beating aorund the bush when we are the ones who really need the good stuff. its all so pathetic
love trish

another good point.
yes ladies i'm writing this stuff down.. that dr won't know who womped him upside the head or what with

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