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Which Doc?

ArtistMadrid
ArtistMadrid
Hello Everyone,

I have a question. What type of doctor should I go to for my Fibro? There are so many types & I'm confused. And Do I still need a Primary Physician?

I was diagnosed by my Pedatrician Rhemeutologists years ago, she was great. Then when I switch over to a Family Practice, I started seeing the doctor my mom saw for a couple years. He was great with my other issues but he didn't think I had Fibro but he never did any test to figure out what was wrong. So I haven't seen a doctor in a year and I want to start fresh... Just don't know where.

Help, Please?
deleted_user
deleted_user
Well I have not had a 'fibro' doc yet and i have dx since 1994, with sx before that. Anyways, by reading alot of infor. here I am trying a Rheumy. I just made an appt today!!! I went by my gut at my sons allergy place(loved them) and no one was in the waiting room so i had a nice talked w the rec and made my first appt. so.... try a rheumy. my family doc knows a little about alot of things so she doesnt specialize in this, that might b where u r. let me know and i will keep ya updated when i see him in march!!!
Narey
Narey
While it USED to be recommended that you start with a rheumatologist, these days they are not the first choice. You probably ought to try to get a primary care doc that you can work with who will treat the fibro, but also you can look into neurologists, pain specialists, or an osteopathic doc.
deleted_user
deleted_user
I would go with a pain clinic.They usually have different specialty doctors on staff.As well as Nurse practitioners,that specialize in pain management.Best of luck....Cheryl
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