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.
After a three month wait, my appointment with a physiatrist (physician that specialized in physical rehabilitation) is on Thursday. I have a one page sheet that includes:
My goals for seeing her (review what I am doing to see if it can be improved, regain some muscle, find a way to do more cardio),
Health problems,
Health areas that have been "cleared",
Current management techniques, and
Questions about possible treatments/management strategies..
So, my request to this group is to suggest questions that I might as her.
My goals for seeing her (review what I am doing to see if it can be improved, regain some muscle, find a way to do more cardio),
Health problems,
Health areas that have been "cleared",
Current management techniques, and
Questions about possible treatments/management strategies..
So, my request to this group is to suggest questions that I might as her.
My Fibro specialist is a psysiatrist. They are a growing group of Fibro experts - but only if they've been trained.
My physiatrist's philosophy is to get the pain under control first so the patient is actually able to address goals such as those you've set.
Good luck!
A Physiatrist is a physical medicine specialist - a rehab specialist. They deal with functional physical issues, and many are also starting to specialize in fibromyalgia treatment.