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Hi Everyone,

I saw the Rheumatologist today. The one who diagnosed me with Fibro in the first

place back in 1995. (I thought it was '96, but the nurse told me that the chart

says '95)

Guess what? His disposition hasn't changed one bit in the 6 years since I saw

him. He said he really doesn't understand what I want from him, that he can't do

anything for me that my PCP can't. He said he is already sure I have Fibro, what

more do I want? Tho, he was willing to admit I had gotten much worse than when

he diagnosed me. Remember he told me 6 years ago, that Fibro is *not*

progressive, nor disabling.

I told him that I belong to several FMS support groups online and have done alot

of reading. That I believe that I could have CFS and/or MPS, in addition to the

Fibro. And that several of my doctors think I have Arthritis as well and asked

if he could examine me and run some tests for these illnesses.

He said that it's not necessary, that since I have FMS, I most likely have those

things too. He implied FMS, CFS and MPS are all the same thing. He said that I

shouldn't worry whether I have those or not, because nothing much can be done

for them anyway. (AAAHHH!)

He was insistent that I stop using the 3 different anti-inflammatory drugs my

other doctors prescribed because of the danger to my stomach. He told me out of

the Salsalate, Clinoril and Vioxx, that I should only continue the Vioxx. Then

said he doesn't know why they have me taking any of it because NSAIDs doesn't

help Fibro anyway. I told him because they believe I have Arthritis too, but

they hoped he being the specialist, would run tests and confirm it. He looked at

me like I was from Mars.

He told me there is nothing he, or any other doctor can do for me. Only *I* can

make myself better by losing weight, exercising and getting enough rest.

He said the Depression is mostly the problem. (Tho I've had Fibro since around

1984 and wasn't depressed till a couple of years ago) He also told me that I

*know* I have severe FMS. Why I am looking for other things to be wrong with me?

Why can't I just accept his diagnosis?

Just to shut me up, he ordered x-rays of my hands (tho the pain is worse in the

back of my neck, both hips, lower back and knees).

He also ordered blood work, CBC w/Diff, Comprehensive Metabolic, ESR and RF

Latex Quantitative. Ok, Kathy D., Dawn, some of you nursing folks, I know all of

them but the last one.

I see my Thyroid doctor tomorrow morning and my PCP in the afternoon. I get the

results of the Lipids Profile and the Thyroid Panel to see if it's time to get

ready for scans for the Cancer again (Yippee...Not!) The PCP is going to run an

EKG and probably more blood work (Oh joy!). She already told me on the phone,

she will refer me to a Neurologist to try to find out why I'm suddenly having

near " black out " spells.

My Psychiatrist took me off the Serzone this past Monday to see if not taking it

will help me not to sleep all the time. I was having trouble falling asleep, now

I can't stay awake. I'm wanting to go lay down right now.

Sorry this was so long...

{{{Hugs}}}

Jacqui

Jacqui McCallister

Age: 38

Dx'd: 1995, but symptoms since 1984

Location: Ridgeview, West Virginia

Divorced, no kids. One furbaby, Jasmine, my Himalayan

Hobbies: Internet, Country, Rock and Gospel music, TV, Trivia games

ICQ#: 126676406

Yahoo Messenger ID: jacqui_mccallister

" I'm not confused, I'm just well mixed. "

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Hi Lorraine,

This was the first time I'd seen this doctor since he diagnosed me in 1995. He

didn't want to see me back, but my Thyroid doctor insisted I see him again

because I have so many new problems.

He as much as said if the Depression is treated, all the other symptoms will go

away. He talked to me like I am a Hypocondriac. I wish to goodness I were

*sigh*.

I asked him how I am supposed to do *vigorous exercise* (His exact words) when I

am too exhausted and aching to get off the couch long enough to go to the

bathroom half the time? He just looked at me and said I have to be willing to

help myself.

Thanks for listening Lorraine .Take care! :-)

{{{Hugs}}}

Jacqui

Re: My Trip To The Rheumy

Hello Jacqui

I can't understand why your Rheumatologist is so

negative towards you. It must exasperate you to go to

see him. As for losing weight and exercising, well

that's a near impossibility and depression, no wonder

you have felt depressed with the attitude of the

medical staff you have seen, telling by you all that

you wrote. They don't realise that they are as much to

blame for people being depressed by their attitude

towards their patients. I have had Fibro all my life

but only found out about 7 years ago after a great

many test and painful examinations. But I was

determined I wouldn't let it drag me down or let the

medical profession drag my spirit down into

depression. I feel I am the winner in this.

I have arthritis but found that since I returned back

to drinking plenty of milk every day the arthritis has

eased off greatly. The muscle pain I take very strong

pain meds.. which helps relieve at least a bit of the

pain. But going back to your arthritis and any other

conditions that you have, surely it is better the

doctors help alleviate some of the pain and other

problems you face than to have all of the problems

without anything to relieve at least some of it. I

have various illness with the Fibro and I take a

cocktail of medication daily as without them I

wouldn't be able to eat, breath, or be able to move

around at all. Although I do suffer pain when I do

move around but at least I have just a few things to

cope with than have every health problem I have

fighting for attention of my body every day. Keep at

the doctor or find another who is more willing to help

you. How would they feel if they had multiple

illnesses, they would get help for as many as they

possible could.

Keep fighting for what you need as we have as much

right to help with our illness as any one else has.

God bless in your quest.

Lorraine UK

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Hi Everyone,<BR>

<BR>

I saw the Rheumatologist today. The one who diagnosed

me with Fibro in the first place back in 1995. (I

thought it was '96, but the nurse told me that the

chart says '95) <BR>

<BR>

Guess what? His disposition hasn't changed one bit in

the 6 years since I saw him. He said he really doesn't

understand what I want from him, that he can't do

anything for me that my PCP can't. He said he is

already sure I have Fibro, what more do I want? Tho,

he was willing to admit I had gotten much worse than

when he diagnosed me. Remember he told me 6 years ago,

that Fibro is *not* progressive, nor disabling. <BR>

<BR>

I told him that I belong to several FMS support groups

online and have done alot of reading. That I believe

that I could have CFS and/or MPS, in addition to the

Fibro. And that several of my doctors think I have

Arthritis as well and asked if he could examine me and

run some tests for these illnesses.<BR>

<BR>

He said that it's not necessary, that since I have

FMS, I most likely have those things too. He implied

FMS, CFS and MPS are all the same thing. He said that

I shouldn't worry whether I have those or not, because

nothing much can be done for them anyway.

(AAAHHH!)<BR>

<BR>

He was insistent that I stop using the 3 different

anti-inflammatory drugs my other doctors prescribed

because of the danger to my stomach. He told me out of

the Salsalate, Clinoril and Vioxx, that I should only

continue the Vioxx. Then said he doesn't know why they

have me taking any of it because NSAIDs doesn't help

Fibro anyway. I told him because they believe I have

Arthritis too, but they hoped he being the specialist,

would run tests and confirm it. He looked at me like I

was from Mars. <BR>

<BR>

He told me there is nothing he, or any other doctor

can do for me. Only *I* can make myself better by

losing weight, exercising and getting enough rest.

<BR>

<BR>

He said the Depression is mostly the problem. (Tho

I've had Fibro since around 1984 and wasn't depressed

till a couple of years ago) He also told me that I

*know* I have severe FMS. Why I am looking for other

things to be wrong with me? Why can't I just accept

his diagnosis? <BR>

<BR>

Just to shut me up, he ordered x-rays of my hands (tho

the pain is worse in the back of my neck, both hips,

lower back and knees).<BR>

He also ordered blood work, CBC w/Diff, Comprehensive

Metabolic, ESR and RF Latex Quantitative. Ok, Kathy

D., Dawn, some of you nursing folks, I know all of

them but the last one. <BR>

<BR>

I see my Thyroid doctor tomorrow morning and my PCP in

the afternoon. I get the results of the Lipids Profile

and the Thyroid Panel to see if it's time to get ready

for scans for the Cancer again (Yippee...Not!) The PCP

is going to run an EKG and probably more blood work

(Oh joy!). She already told me on the phone, she will

refer me to a Neurologist to try to find out why I'm

suddenly having near " black out " spells. <BR>

<BR>

My Psychiatrist took me off the Serzone this past

Monday to see if not taking it will help me not to

sleep all the time. I was having trouble falling

asleep, now I can't stay awake. I'm wanting to go lay

down right now. <BR>

<BR>

Sorry this was so long...<BR>

<BR>

{{{Hugs}}}<BR>

Jacqui<BR>

<BR>

Jacqui McCallister<BR>

Age: 38<BR>

Dx'd: 1995, but symptoms since 1984<BR>

Location: Ridgeview, West Virginia<BR>

Divorced, no kids. One furbaby, Jasmine, my

Himalayan<BR>

Hobbies: Internet, Country, Rock and Gospel music, TV,

Trivia games<BR>

ICQ#: 126676406<BR>

Yahoo Messenger ID: jacqui_mccallister<BR>

<BR>

<BR>

<BR>

" I'm not confused, I'm just well mixed. " <BR>

<BR>

<BR>

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Hi Lorraine,

This was the first time I'd seen this doctor since he diagnosed me in 1995. He

didn't want to see me back, but my Thyroid doctor insisted I see him again

because I have so many new problems.

He as much as said if the Depression is treated, all the other symptoms will go

away. He talked to me like I am a Hypocondriac. I wish to goodness I were

*sigh*.

I asked him how I am supposed to do *vigorous exercise* (His exact words) when I

am too exhausted and aching to get off the couch long enough to go to the

bathroom half the time? He just looked at me and said I have to be willing to

help myself.

Thanks for listening Lorraine .Take care! :-)

{{{Hugs}}}

Jacqui

Re: My Trip To The Rheumy

Hello Jacqui

I can't understand why your Rheumatologist is so

negative towards you. It must exasperate you to go to

see him. As for losing weight and exercising, well

that's a near impossibility and depression, no wonder

you have felt depressed with the attitude of the

medical staff you have seen, telling by you all that

you wrote. They don't realise that they are as much to

blame for people being depressed by their attitude

towards their patients. I have had Fibro all my life

but only found out about 7 years ago after a great

many test and painful examinations. But I was

determined I wouldn't let it drag me down or let the

medical profession drag my spirit down into

depression. I feel I am the winner in this.

I have arthritis but found that since I returned back

to drinking plenty of milk every day the arthritis has

eased off greatly. The muscle pain I take very strong

pain meds.. which helps relieve at least a bit of the

pain. But going back to your arthritis and any other

conditions that you have, surely it is better the

doctors help alleviate some of the pain and other

problems you face than to have all of the problems

without anything to relieve at least some of it. I

have various illness with the Fibro and I take a

cocktail of medication daily as without them I

wouldn't be able to eat, breath, or be able to move

around at all. Although I do suffer pain when I do

move around but at least I have just a few things to

cope with than have every health problem I have

fighting for attention of my body every day. Keep at

the doctor or find another who is more willing to help

you. How would they feel if they had multiple

illnesses, they would get help for as many as they

possible could.

Keep fighting for what you need as we have as much

right to help with our illness as any one else has.

God bless in your quest.

Lorraine UK

--- persephene wrote:

<HR>

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<tt>

Hi Everyone,<BR>

<BR>

I saw the Rheumatologist today. The one who diagnosed

me with Fibro in the first place back in 1995. (I

thought it was '96, but the nurse told me that the

chart says '95) <BR>

<BR>

Guess what? His disposition hasn't changed one bit in

the 6 years since I saw him. He said he really doesn't

understand what I want from him, that he can't do

anything for me that my PCP can't. He said he is

already sure I have Fibro, what more do I want? Tho,

he was willing to admit I had gotten much worse than

when he diagnosed me. Remember he told me 6 years ago,

that Fibro is *not* progressive, nor disabling. <BR>

<BR>

I told him that I belong to several FMS support groups

online and have done alot of reading. That I believe

that I could have CFS and/or MPS, in addition to the

Fibro. And that several of my doctors think I have

Arthritis as well and asked if he could examine me and

run some tests for these illnesses.<BR>

<BR>

He said that it's not necessary, that since I have

FMS, I most likely have those things too. He implied

FMS, CFS and MPS are all the same thing. He said that

I shouldn't worry whether I have those or not, because

nothing much can be done for them anyway.

(AAAHHH!)<BR>

<BR>

He was insistent that I stop using the 3 different

anti-inflammatory drugs my other doctors prescribed

because of the danger to my stomach. He told me out of

the Salsalate, Clinoril and Vioxx, that I should only

continue the Vioxx. Then said he doesn't know why they

have me taking any of it because NSAIDs doesn't help

Fibro anyway. I told him because they believe I have

Arthritis too, but they hoped he being the specialist,

would run tests and confirm it. He looked at me like I

was from Mars. <BR>

<BR>

He told me there is nothing he, or any other doctor

can do for me. Only *I* can make myself better by

losing weight, exercising and getting enough rest.

<BR>

<BR>

He said the Depression is mostly the problem. (Tho

I've had Fibro since around 1984 and wasn't depressed

till a couple of years ago) He also told me that I

*know* I have severe FMS. Why I am looking for other

things to be wrong with me? Why can't I just accept

his diagnosis? <BR>

<BR>

Just to shut me up, he ordered x-rays of my hands (tho

the pain is worse in the back of my neck, both hips,

lower back and knees).<BR>

He also ordered blood work, CBC w/Diff, Comprehensive

Metabolic, ESR and RF Latex Quantitative. Ok, Kathy

D., Dawn, some of you nursing folks, I know all of

them but the last one. <BR>

<BR>

I see my Thyroid doctor tomorrow morning and my PCP in

the afternoon. I get the results of the Lipids Profile

and the Thyroid Panel to see if it's time to get ready

for scans for the Cancer again (Yippee...Not!) The PCP

is going to run an EKG and probably more blood work

(Oh joy!). She already told me on the phone, she will

refer me to a Neurologist to try to find out why I'm

suddenly having near " black out " spells. <BR>

<BR>

My Psychiatrist took me off the Serzone this past

Monday to see if not taking it will help me not to

sleep all the time. I was having trouble falling

asleep, now I can't stay awake. I'm wanting to go lay

down right now. <BR>

<BR>

Sorry this was so long...<BR>

<BR>

{{{Hugs}}}<BR>

Jacqui<BR>

<BR>

Jacqui McCallister<BR>

Age: 38<BR>

Dx'd: 1995, but symptoms since 1984<BR>

Location: Ridgeview, West Virginia<BR>

Divorced, no kids. One furbaby, Jasmine, my

Himalayan<BR>

Hobbies: Internet, Country, Rock and Gospel music, TV,

Trivia games<BR>

ICQ#: 126676406<BR>

Yahoo Messenger ID: jacqui_mccallister<BR>

<BR>

<BR>

<BR>

" I'm not confused, I'm just well mixed. " <BR>

<BR>

<BR>

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Hi Lorraine,

This was the first time I'd seen this doctor since he diagnosed me in 1995. He

didn't want to see me back, but my Thyroid doctor insisted I see him again

because I have so many new problems.

He as much as said if the Depression is treated, all the other symptoms will go

away. He talked to me like I am a Hypocondriac. I wish to goodness I were

*sigh*.

I asked him how I am supposed to do *vigorous exercise* (His exact words) when I

am too exhausted and aching to get off the couch long enough to go to the

bathroom half the time? He just looked at me and said I have to be willing to

help myself.

Thanks for listening Lorraine .Take care! :-)

{{{Hugs}}}

Jacqui

Re: My Trip To The Rheumy

Hello Jacqui

I can't understand why your Rheumatologist is so

negative towards you. It must exasperate you to go to

see him. As for losing weight and exercising, well

that's a near impossibility and depression, no wonder

you have felt depressed with the attitude of the

medical staff you have seen, telling by you all that

you wrote. They don't realise that they are as much to

blame for people being depressed by their attitude

towards their patients. I have had Fibro all my life

but only found out about 7 years ago after a great

many test and painful examinations. But I was

determined I wouldn't let it drag me down or let the

medical profession drag my spirit down into

depression. I feel I am the winner in this.

I have arthritis but found that since I returned back

to drinking plenty of milk every day the arthritis has

eased off greatly. The muscle pain I take very strong

pain meds.. which helps relieve at least a bit of the

pain. But going back to your arthritis and any other

conditions that you have, surely it is better the

doctors help alleviate some of the pain and other

problems you face than to have all of the problems

without anything to relieve at least some of it. I

have various illness with the Fibro and I take a

cocktail of medication daily as without them I

wouldn't be able to eat, breath, or be able to move

around at all. Although I do suffer pain when I do

move around but at least I have just a few things to

cope with than have every health problem I have

fighting for attention of my body every day. Keep at

the doctor or find another who is more willing to help

you. How would they feel if they had multiple

illnesses, they would get help for as many as they

possible could.

Keep fighting for what you need as we have as much

right to help with our illness as any one else has.

God bless in your quest.

Lorraine UK

--- persephene wrote:

<HR>

<html><body>

<tt>

Hi Everyone,<BR>

<BR>

I saw the Rheumatologist today. The one who diagnosed

me with Fibro in the first place back in 1995. (I

thought it was '96, but the nurse told me that the

chart says '95) <BR>

<BR>

Guess what? His disposition hasn't changed one bit in

the 6 years since I saw him. He said he really doesn't

understand what I want from him, that he can't do

anything for me that my PCP can't. He said he is

already sure I have Fibro, what more do I want? Tho,

he was willing to admit I had gotten much worse than

when he diagnosed me. Remember he told me 6 years ago,

that Fibro is *not* progressive, nor disabling. <BR>

<BR>

I told him that I belong to several FMS support groups

online and have done alot of reading. That I believe

that I could have CFS and/or MPS, in addition to the

Fibro. And that several of my doctors think I have

Arthritis as well and asked if he could examine me and

run some tests for these illnesses.<BR>

<BR>

He said that it's not necessary, that since I have

FMS, I most likely have those things too. He implied

FMS, CFS and MPS are all the same thing. He said that

I shouldn't worry whether I have those or not, because

nothing much can be done for them anyway.

(AAAHHH!)<BR>

<BR>

He was insistent that I stop using the 3 different

anti-inflammatory drugs my other doctors prescribed

because of the danger to my stomach. He told me out of

the Salsalate, Clinoril and Vioxx, that I should only

continue the Vioxx. Then said he doesn't know why they

have me taking any of it because NSAIDs doesn't help

Fibro anyway. I told him because they believe I have

Arthritis too, but they hoped he being the specialist,

would run tests and confirm it. He looked at me like I

was from Mars. <BR>

<BR>

He told me there is nothing he, or any other doctor

can do for me. Only *I* can make myself better by

losing weight, exercising and getting enough rest.

<BR>

<BR>

He said the Depression is mostly the problem. (Tho

I've had Fibro since around 1984 and wasn't depressed

till a couple of years ago) He also told me that I

*know* I have severe FMS. Why I am looking for other

things to be wrong with me? Why can't I just accept

his diagnosis? <BR>

<BR>

Just to shut me up, he ordered x-rays of my hands (tho

the pain is worse in the back of my neck, both hips,

lower back and knees).<BR>

He also ordered blood work, CBC w/Diff, Comprehensive

Metabolic, ESR and RF Latex Quantitative. Ok, Kathy

D., Dawn, some of you nursing folks, I know all of

them but the last one. <BR>

<BR>

I see my Thyroid doctor tomorrow morning and my PCP in

the afternoon. I get the results of the Lipids Profile

and the Thyroid Panel to see if it's time to get ready

for scans for the Cancer again (Yippee...Not!) The PCP

is going to run an EKG and probably more blood work

(Oh joy!). She already told me on the phone, she will

refer me to a Neurologist to try to find out why I'm

suddenly having near " black out " spells. <BR>

<BR>

My Psychiatrist took me off the Serzone this past

Monday to see if not taking it will help me not to

sleep all the time. I was having trouble falling

asleep, now I can't stay awake. I'm wanting to go lay

down right now. <BR>

<BR>

Sorry this was so long...<BR>

<BR>

{{{Hugs}}}<BR>

Jacqui<BR>

<BR>

Jacqui McCallister<BR>

Age: 38<BR>

Dx'd: 1995, but symptoms since 1984<BR>

Location: Ridgeview, West Virginia<BR>

Divorced, no kids. One furbaby, Jasmine, my

Himalayan<BR>

Hobbies: Internet, Country, Rock and Gospel music, TV,

Trivia games<BR>

ICQ#: 126676406<BR>

Yahoo Messenger ID: jacqui_mccallister<BR>

<BR>

<BR>

<BR>

" I'm not confused, I'm just well mixed. " <BR>

<BR>

<BR>

<BR>

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Hello Jacqui

I can't understand why your Rheumatologist is so

negative towards you. It must exasperate you to go to

see him. As for losing weight and exercising, well

that's a near impossibility and depression, no wonder

you have felt depressed with the attitude of the

medical staff you have seen, telling by you all that

you wrote. They don't realise that they are as much to

blame for people being depressed by their attitude

towards their patients. I have had Fibro all my life

but only found out about 7 years ago after a great

many test and painful examinations. But I was

determined I wouldn't let it drag me down or let the

medical profession drag my spirit down into

depression. I feel I am the winner in this.

I have arthritis but found that since I returned back

to drinking plenty of milk every day the arthritis has

eased off greatly. The muscle pain I take very strong

pain meds.. which helps relieve at least a bit of the

pain. But going back to your arthritis and any other

conditions that you have, surely it is better the

doctors help alleviate some of the pain and other

problems you face than to have all of the problems

without anything to relieve at least some of it. I

have various illness with the Fibro and I take a

cocktail of medication daily as without them I

wouldn't be able to eat, breath, or be able to move

around at all. Although I do suffer pain when I do

move around but at least I have just a few things to

cope with than have every health problem I have

fighting for attention of my body every day. Keep at

the doctor or find another who is more willing to help

you. How would they feel if they had multiple

illnesses, they would get help for as many as they

possible could.

Keep fighting for what you need as we have as much

right to help with our illness as any one else has.

God bless in your quest.

Lorraine UK

--- persephene wrote:

<HR>

<html><body>

<tt>

Hi Everyone,<BR>

<BR>

I saw the Rheumatologist today. The one who diagnosed

me with Fibro in the first place back in 1995. (I

thought it was '96, but the nurse told me that the

chart says '95) <BR>

<BR>

Guess what? His disposition hasn't changed one bit in

the 6 years since I saw him. He said he really doesn't

understand what I want from him, that he can't do

anything for me that my PCP can't. He said he is

already sure I have Fibro, what more do I want? Tho,

he was willing to admit I had gotten much worse than

when he diagnosed me. Remember he told me 6 years ago,

that Fibro is *not* progressive, nor disabling. <BR>

<BR>

I told him that I belong to several FMS support groups

online and have done alot of reading. That I believe

that I could have CFS and/or MPS, in addition to the

Fibro. And that several of my doctors think I have

Arthritis as well and asked if he could examine me and

run some tests for these illnesses.<BR>

<BR>

He said that it's not necessary, that since I have

FMS, I most likely have those things too. He implied

FMS, CFS and MPS are all the same thing. He said that

I shouldn't worry whether I have those or not, because

nothing much can be done for them anyway.

(AAAHHH!)<BR>

<BR>

He was insistent that I stop using the 3 different

anti-inflammatory drugs my other doctors prescribed

because of the danger to my stomach. He told me out of

the Salsalate, Clinoril and Vioxx, that I should only

continue the Vioxx. Then said he doesn't know why they

have me taking any of it because NSAIDs doesn't help

Fibro anyway. I told him because they believe I have

Arthritis too, but they hoped he being the specialist,

would run tests and confirm it. He looked at me like I

was from Mars. <BR>

<BR>

He told me there is nothing he, or any other doctor

can do for me. Only *I* can make myself better by

losing weight, exercising and getting enough rest.

<BR>

<BR>

He said the Depression is mostly the problem. (Tho

I've had Fibro since around 1984 and wasn't depressed

till a couple of years ago) He also told me that I

*know* I have severe FMS. Why I am looking for other

things to be wrong with me? Why can't I just accept

his diagnosis? <BR>

<BR>

Just to shut me up, he ordered x-rays of my hands (tho

the pain is worse in the back of my neck, both hips,

lower back and knees).<BR>

He also ordered blood work, CBC w/Diff, Comprehensive

Metabolic, ESR and RF Latex Quantitative. Ok, Kathy

D., Dawn, some of you nursing folks, I know all of

them but the last one. <BR>

<BR>

I see my Thyroid doctor tomorrow morning and my PCP in

the afternoon. I get the results of the Lipids Profile

and the Thyroid Panel to see if it's time to get ready

for scans for the Cancer again (Yippee...Not!) The PCP

is going to run an EKG and probably more blood work

(Oh joy!). She already told me on the phone, she will

refer me to a Neurologist to try to find out why I'm

suddenly having near " black out " spells. <BR>

<BR>

My Psychiatrist took me off the Serzone this past

Monday to see if not taking it will help me not to

sleep all the time. I was having trouble falling

asleep, now I can't stay awake. I'm wanting to go lay

down right now.  <BR>

<BR>

Sorry this was so long...<BR>

<BR>

{{{Hugs}}}<BR>

Jacqui<BR>

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Jacqui McCallister<BR>

Age: 38<BR>

Dx'd: 1995, but symptoms since 1984<BR>

Location: Ridgeview, West Virginia<BR>

Divorced, no kids. One furbaby, Jasmine, my

Himalayan<BR>

Hobbies: Internet, Country, Rock and Gospel music, TV,

Trivia games<BR>

ICQ#: 126676406<BR>

Yahoo Messenger ID: jacqui_mccallister<BR>

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" I'm not confused, I'm just well mixed. " <BR>

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Does anyone take Stadol Nasal spray for their pain with the fibro and other

related pains? Thanks, Shay

Join my new Diabetic Recipes group @

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Recipes4Diabetes

God Bless You All, Shay/Shalynn and the rescue gang;

Max, Samson I, Samson II, Walter, Bogie, Jake, Ralph, Curly (Tazz),

Sebastian, Tina Marie, Bear & Zeuss

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