Fibromyalgia Support Group

You're not alone in your pain. Fibromyalgia is a condition that can be difficult to diagnose and manage. If you're trying to cope with pain throughout your body, sleep problems, general fatigue, or other common fibromyalgia symptoms, you're in the right place. The community is here for you to talk about therapies and share your challenges.

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WashingtonMom 01/22/2013

For everyone who kind of know my problems the last few days, I have an update.

I had my appt today with my Rheumy and she was nice and did an exam and asked questions (more than my regular doc did). She ordered lab work because it has been since 2009 and I had that done.

Unfortunately, she did not have another regular doc for me to switch to. She said most docs have trouble understanding Fibro and it is hard to find one with compassion for it. I was going to bring up possibly receiving more pain meds (40 instead of 30) because I have to suffer all day until 2PM until my first 1/2 pill.

I just was not getting a good vibe from her after she seemed surprised I have been on vicodin for over 2 years. I am at a stand still until I get my lab work back. I am not sure if I should confront my regular doc and ask her for an increase or ask to go to a pain clinic. I HATE this disbelief in how much pain Fibro patients suffer!!!!

deleted_user 01/23/2013

I definitely would talk to my doctor.. My doctor listens, I hope yours does. I don't know what you have been going thru but I hope one of them will listen to you and help you out. Even if you do need to up your dosage or change your meds. When I first started taking Gabapentin I had to up my dosage several times. Now I feel good most days. I can tell though when its time to take my meds when I get home from work.
Good luck!!! You shouldn't have to be in constant pain if your doctor has the capability to help you.

MAGICpill 01/23/2013

I would be patient and see what your lab work shows. they do different blood work then a regular dr. Hopefully you just have maybe low vit d3 and they can give you are a prescription or over the counter and it might make you feel better.

Your regular dr should start doing blood work every 6 months to check on basic things. Hope they find something to help you. for me my blood was normal and the rheumy gave me tramadol and sent me on my way.

Good luck

deleted_user 01/23/2013

Do not miss with your doctor she has already treated you bad enough. Try and go to google Fibro doctors in your area we actually have a Chronic fatigue and fibromyalgia group in town. Which I didn't know until late last night. I found that out on Google. If you need meds before you can get into someone new than I would consider a pain management clinic. My husband went to one for chronic migraines they seem very sympathetic. Please just be careful in controlling your meds so you don't get rebound reactions. Take care Washington and you are in my prayers.

WashingtonMom 01/23/2013

Thank you for your support everyone. My lab work came back all normal. I figured it would. I am not sure if seeing my Rheumy doc was helpful, but my regular doc has agreed to continue my pain meds (1 day). I emailed her and asked if she would consider giving me at least 35 because I like having the choice of taking another 1/2 on my tougher days (migraines, etc.). I will see what comes of that.

I still want to find another doctor. I am going to check around my area.

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