We all see different dr's,as for me I have a GP,Rheumy,Neuro,going to see a pain managemnt dr in Nov and I see a endocronologist for my thyriod and a heart dr for my heart but that dr is 1 time a yr oh yeah and a gyn LOL You'll see everyone is different here,they may just see there family dr's and others have several specialist like me :( My GP sent me to a internist resently and he's done more for me then the Rheumy or neuro. He really seems to no what he's doing and we like that.I've seen him 2 times in a month and again in 2 wks.I guess it's as far as dr's only thing I can say is what works best for you beleive there are some weird ones out there lol and it was like hello goodbye dont care fill out a rx see you later w/ no future date nothing and I been sick for almost 2 yrs and seen at least a dozen of dr's not including going through 2 rheumy's and 2 neuro's. Hope you find the right dr and be your own advacate...HUGSSSS

oH YEAH I was on tramdol took 50MG EVERY 4 HRS n not suppose to go over 400mg a day,did it for little over a year and it got where it wasn't working for me. It is good for temp use not longterm. Hugsss

I see a gp, a rheumy and a gyn. THey are still trying to regulate my meds.

I see an Internal Medicine, Podiatrist, Rheumy., Dermatologist, Gastroenterologist, Urologist, and a Cardiologist.

Im seeing a gp, rhumy and been refered to a psych in oct. So how do you know what dr to go too for what? Having all these drs are going to get confusing I think...

I do not Dr. for my FM, Simply because they have not been able to Help me anyway, and I cannot take the Only Treatment they have so far...So I Came up with my Own Plan...and so Far so Good.

I have a rheumy, pdoc and GP (internist)

Go to as many as it takes to make you feel better. It doesn't matter what their official title is, as long as they treat you well and you get some pain relief.

I have a PCP, an infectious disease specialist, a rheumy and a new neuro guy. The ID special guy is the most knowledgeable about F but the rheumy is competent and more accessible. I think the special guy has F. He's a super flake.

Hello,
I see a Pain Management doctor now. Its kind of tough with all the restrictions but its worth it. Personally, I feel, a family doctor is used to just treating common problems like colds, infections or being sick in general. To get the proper care, you need a specialist. I get my Pain Medication and my shots are given right where they need to be put rather than a guess.
I tried Tramadol/Ultram earlier in my pain management but it never worked for my pain. They just aren't strong enough. Get a referral to another doctor who specializes in the management of Pain or Fibromyalgia. I guess its not what title the carry but rather how well they treat you.
Good Luck,
Ralph

i see a GP, Pain management doc and a phyciatrist (my shrink treats my agoraphobia and used to be a doctor, is now retired so knows alot about the mind body connection so teaches me relaxation techniques to help with pain and anxiety as well).
My pain doc specializes in fibro and is not that helpfull, he tells me to loose weight and exersise and i'm starting PT this week. i hope it helps but anything except yoga has killed me so far.
So far the person who has helped me the most is my GP, he's not afraid to doll out the pain meds. I get a good amount and i've had to switch it up a time or two and increase doses and taper of and re start but at least its being managed and i'm not in horrible pain.

I see Pain Management, Nephrologist, Urologist, Internal Medicine,
Gastroenterologist, Uro-Gynocologist, Podiatrist, Neurologist,
TMJ Specialist, Opthamalogist ( Several different specialist), and I quit my Rheuma because he did not believe in Fibro. Also see acupuncture physician. I just have more diag. than just Fibro, and unfortunately, I have this regime. I can usually space out most but IM, Neuro, Pain Mgn.
for a yearly appointment. Have tried two different Pain Clinics and seen so many different docs, but I have now tried to avoid the appointments as much as possible except for basics. I decided to take charge and make the choices of who was really helping and interested. Unfortunately, I've had my share of bad ones and when I got copies of my medical records, I was shocked. They had things that were in complete error and I didn't even recognize that I was the patient. Be sure and get copies of your records so that you will know they are listening to what you tell them. You could be shocked at what they hear!!! or record!!!!!

was sent to lawyer & he sent me to head of PT Rehab @ Wyndotte hospital michigan he has sent me to rhymie & nero= he give me all m meds & if anyone suggest anything they send ea opther reports & i always get copie before i leave ea opffice! or make them send copy before i sign off for insurance!i have to have a primary but only if he & my rehab doc takes same insurance! they all have to be on same referhal plan! i will not change my fibro doc! he fight for me!
bein your own advaCATE MEANS GETTIN ALL NOTES & REORTS BEFIRE YOU LEAVE EA DIC CAN NOT STRESS THIS ENOUGH THEY SAY ONE THING & WHEN YOU LEAVE DENIGH SAYIN ANYTHING TO YOUR BENIFIT!