Re: First Rheumy Visit Question

[Guest guest]

,

When I thought I had FM, I mentioned it to my doctor and he examined

me and confirmed the diagnosis. Make a list of all your symptoms

because sometimes we get into the doctors office and forget things we

wanted to say.

Here is a site that will describe the symptoms:

http://fmaware.org/

a

On Sat, 5 Mar 2005 18:53:44 -0800 (PST), <melmac2525@...> wrote:

>

> I got the paperwork to fill out today for the new rheumatologist I am going

> to see. It's long...but I managed to complete it.

>

> I know what to talk about for RA, but what are some good symptoms to

> mention if I think I could have Fibromyalgia? I have a friend who keeps

> telling me she thinks I may have Fibro as well, and to mention it to the

> doctor, but I don't have any real idea what the symptoms are besides fatigue

> and muscle pain. Are there any specific things that I should emphasize

> about my RA symptoms (they are pretty mainstream...stiffness, swelling,

> joint pain, gelling, fatigue, anemia, etc.)

>

>

>

>

> ---------------------------------

> Celebrate 's 10th Birthday!

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[Guest guest]

,

When I thought I had FM, I mentioned it to my doctor and he examined

me and confirmed the diagnosis. Make a list of all your symptoms

because sometimes we get into the doctors office and forget things we

wanted to say.

Here is a site that will describe the symptoms:

http://fmaware.org/

a

On Sat, 5 Mar 2005 18:53:44 -0800 (PST), <melmac2525@...> wrote:

>

> I got the paperwork to fill out today for the new rheumatologist I am going

> to see. It's long...but I managed to complete it.

>

> I know what to talk about for RA, but what are some good symptoms to

> mention if I think I could have Fibromyalgia? I have a friend who keeps

> telling me she thinks I may have Fibro as well, and to mention it to the

> doctor, but I don't have any real idea what the symptoms are besides fatigue

> and muscle pain. Are there any specific things that I should emphasize

> about my RA symptoms (they are pretty mainstream...stiffness, swelling,

> joint pain, gelling, fatigue, anemia, etc.)

>

>

>

>

> ---------------------------------

> Celebrate 's 10th Birthday!

> Netrospective: 100 Moments of the Web

>

>