RE: Jenifer re: your question

[Guest guest]

Jenifer:

Yes to all of your questions.....It took 3 years and 4 doctors for my

diagnosis of Fibro and then It was diagnosed only as a secondary to RH and

degenerative spine disease...During that time I was only given

anti-depressants and anti-anxiety medication along with an

anti-inflammatory.

Many doctor's still see Fibro as what they told me a (waste basket)

diagnosis...I understand it has just been very recent that SS. Disability is

accepting Fibro as a viable disabilitating syndrome...Jeanne

Questions to Ya All

I'm just curious, wondering if I'm one of a rare few...

How many of you have been misdiagnosed, or not diagnosed in a timely

fashion? Were you left in pain, because a doctor either didn't believe

you, or for

whatever reason refused to prescribe pain medication?

I know, I was when I needed it most.

Perhaps you have seen the show on TV called Medical Mysteries. What

amazes

me is that it seems like a family member is the one, on the Internet, who

unravels the mystery. I'm surprised that we so often have to do the leg

work for

our own diagnosis and treatment.

One more question...Have you been treated less than favorably by a

surgeon?

I'm tired of the excuses that they are allowed for improper conduct, for

lacking interpersonal skills.

This has just been my experience and I'm not bashing all the truly

fabulous

medical professionals out there.

Jenifer