fibromyalgia

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I'm having another " flareup " and even sicker, after ruling everything

else out, my symptoms are perfect match for fibromyalgia, which

obvious to me I've had since 2000-2001, but rheumatologsit I saw then

just blew me off. Because of him I now have more life threatening

secondary conditions.

'Research shows that people with fibromyalgia typically see many

doctors before receiving the diagnosis. One reason for this may be

that pain and fatigue, the main symptoms of fibromyalgia, overlap with

many other conditions. Therefore, doctors often have to rule out other

potential causes of these symptoms before making a diagnosis of

fibromyalgia. Another reason is that there are currently no diagnostic

laboratory tests for fibromyalgia; standard laboratory tests fail to

reveal a physiologic reason for pain. Because there is no generally

accepted, objective test for fibromyalgia, some doctors unfortunately

may conclude a patient's pain is not real, or they may tell the

patient there is little they can do.'

I am not employed right now, the only insurance I have is a county

health plan, I have to use doctors in my county on an approved list.

The ONLY rhematologist in the county is the one who basically imlpied

i was a hypochodriac and sent me away in 2001. I hope he learned

something in last 5 years but if not, How do i convince him my pain,

fatigue, weakness and all is REAL and to diagnose me so I can receive

proper treament and care!?!

I'm so frustrated, last time it took me 3 yrs, herbs, supplements &

vitamins and water aerobics to get myself into remission. I can't go

through that again, plus now ITP blood disorder could kill me without

iv treatments, that my insurance wont cover($3000+ each). Hard not to

ask myself why am I even trying, they obviously don't care if i live.

Why should I keep fighting.