tiff-cher
10-15-2006, 08:01 PM
Somebody please tell me would a Rheumatologist or a Neurologist be better for FIBRO???? Just wondering
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KissAmeGal
10-15-2006, 10:07 PM
Hiya tiff-cher........
I was just recently dx'd with FM, by my rheumy.
I'm not how sure this is but i read somewhere that either one can dx FM, but read also that it's best to come from a neuro.......don't know why.
I was just recently dx'd with FM, by my rheumy.
I'm not how sure this is but i read somewhere that either one can dx FM, but read also that it's best to come from a neuro.......don't know why.
rilsam
10-16-2006, 09:46 AM
My neurologist sent me to a rheumy for dx about 5 yrs ago. I just recently had to see a rheumy again and found that she runs the fibro clinic. I think because it is considered a kind of autoimmune disorder rheumy's typically follow it and might be a bit more understanding. But I will say that my neurologist is very well informed on fibro but I think that it's more to make sure other med problems aren't put in that catagory since so many mimic fibro or are over looked because of a fibro dx.
tiff-cher
10-30-2006, 12:58 PM
WELL, NOW I THINK I HAVE A LOT MORE GOING ON THAN WE FIRST THOUGHT. I HAVE HAD A LOT MORE PAIN, AND DIFFERENT THINGS GOING ON. I HAVE AN APPT FINALLY SO MAYBE I CAN GET SOME ANSWERS!!:angel: TC
KissAmeGal
11-04-2006, 09:43 AM
I visited both my rheumy & neuro this past week. My rheumy added Gabapentin(Neurontin) to my other meds, as i am still having pain while on the others, plus also gave me a script for Percocet, if i need it. But i didn't fill it yet, as i just started the Gabapentin, and i don't reach the full dosage til the 3rd week.
Went to Neuro, as i have possible MS. He started with the good news.....I really don't think it's MS. He seems to think that i have some kind of neuropathy going on,,,,,and he said we will get to the bottom of everything going on. He ordered more lab work, MRI & MRA of the brain and lumbar spine, as NO ONE has ever looked at the lumbar area. OMG!! i wonder what we will find there. And also ordered and EMG....on my LEGS! OUCH! the one on my arms and hands was painful, i can't imagine how it will feel on the legs. He is also hoping that i didn't have another stroke. this is the reason for the MRA, to compare to the one i had about 4 years ago. He also added Ecotrin, once a day. he said it wouldn't hurt me to do that. as about 4 years back, i had a few little TIA's, so i was told. and now the numbness is legs, feet, hands, and arms is constant, it doesn't come and go anymore.
WOW! what a blabber i am.....sorry bout that.
and neuro did agree with the FM too.
good luck and take care
(((((hugs))))) Shellie
Went to Neuro, as i have possible MS. He started with the good news.....I really don't think it's MS. He seems to think that i have some kind of neuropathy going on,,,,,and he said we will get to the bottom of everything going on. He ordered more lab work, MRI & MRA of the brain and lumbar spine, as NO ONE has ever looked at the lumbar area. OMG!! i wonder what we will find there. And also ordered and EMG....on my LEGS! OUCH! the one on my arms and hands was painful, i can't imagine how it will feel on the legs. He is also hoping that i didn't have another stroke. this is the reason for the MRA, to compare to the one i had about 4 years ago. He also added Ecotrin, once a day. he said it wouldn't hurt me to do that. as about 4 years back, i had a few little TIA's, so i was told. and now the numbness is legs, feet, hands, and arms is constant, it doesn't come and go anymore.
WOW! what a blabber i am.....sorry bout that.
and neuro did agree with the FM too.
good luck and take care
(((((hugs))))) Shellie
tiff-cher
11-04-2006, 05:31 PM
Yes good luck to you too!!!! Hopefully I will get the answers I am looking for!
My husband has family in St. Cloud, we were there once...nice place!! Kissimmee too...Hope to hear from you soon!!
My husband has family in St. Cloud, we were there once...nice place!! Kissimmee too...Hope to hear from you soon!!
KissAmeGal
11-04-2006, 05:46 PM
I am in st.cloud,,,,,,used to live in kissimmee....my family is in Kissimmee.
Although i drive to Orlando, by Universal for my Neuro........it's worth the drive. And rheumy is in Kissimmee. I go for my MRI & MRA on the 14th of this month.
hope ya find relief soon also
take care
Although i drive to Orlando, by Universal for my Neuro........it's worth the drive. And rheumy is in Kissimmee. I go for my MRI & MRA on the 14th of this month.
hope ya find relief soon also
take care
tiff-cher
11-05-2006, 04:00 PM
Hi
I just hope I can find a good Dr.!!!
I have actually felt pretty good this weekend...go figure:)
TC
I just hope I can find a good Dr.!!!
I have actually felt pretty good this weekend...go figure:)
TC