Finally going to see a Rhuemy!! - Fibromyalgia Message Board

ARANGER · 06-01-2005, 10:38 PM

I went to see my PCP today. I had previously been diagnosed with widespread chronic Myofacial Pain. He agreed that I had Fibromyalgia. He took a a long time with me and said he felt best sending me to an expert.

I respect that. I'm glad he did not try to pretend that he had all the answers. He is sending me to one of the top Ruemys in my area. This particular guy specializes in Fibromyalgia ( he even wrote a book about it). You have to have major referrals to see this guy. My Dr said he would "Green Stamp" my records and I would get in to see him. What shoud I expect? I'm a male and I know that this mostly affects women. Luckily (I guess) I was having some type of flare up today so I was pretty miserable in his office. I guess I feel happy in the sense that this is the third dr that said Fibromyalgia was proabably the main problem. He said he would let the Rheumy make the final DX but everything has came back normal (Blood Tests).

Anyway, I guess this guy is really good. I also told the PCP that I belong to this board for support and he thought it was a great idea. So all in all, I'm happy to finally being that much closer to the official DX. What Meds should I expect. I already take Lortab 10/500 for my back surgery. But I'm finding myself pretty depressed and seem to have a lot of flare ups. I did read that Men sometimes are affected harder. Is this true? Any guys out there? How do you cope? Job wise, family, etc?

I'm scared about my job and the effect it will have there. Hopefully the Rhuemy will fix me up pretty good. Thanks for being here and helping out. It is truly appreciated.

Thanks again

bluelakelady · 06-02-2005, 07:19 AM

hi wilson,
hooray for you. i will be thinking of you. there is no fix. the rheumy will be able to help you find a balance you can live with. they do not have all the answers. no one does. not yet anyway. in the meantime you have us.
i do myofacial release massage and fibromyalgia deep tissue massage. it really does help. it hurts like crazy at the time and for a couple of days after. i do the massage on thursday or friday so i can rest on the weekend. i also do aquatic therapy in a heated pool. heaven. in water i only weigh 15 lbs. easy to exercise when you can bounce about.
please post again and let us know what your experience was like. glad you have a good doc. wisdom is knowing you don't know it all. delighted your doc is sending you to the best in your area. a book huh? which one? i would be most interested to read what this doc thinks.
peace,
bluelakelady

Pyramid56 · 06-02-2005, 10:26 AM

I too have also FINALLY been referred to a Rheumatologist and have my appt this afternoon. Have had two people, my PCP and a Neurologist tell me it's Fibromyalgia, so hopefully this doctor will confirm. My PCP gave me Cymbalta to try and so far it's a little "weird". Feel on and off nausea and little light headed, not quite sure if it's working but I also heard that it could take up to 5-6 weeks to notice any difference.

Well good luck and I'll post how my appt went!

ARANGER · 06-02-2005, 08:48 PM

BlueLake,

I finally came to tearms that I had Fibro. I think that was the big first step. I did start chriopractic treatments for myofacial release and will have the massage tomorrow. I understand there is no treatment, but being a male with FM it took a big blow to me at first. Nnow I'm all about living a great qualitly of life. Its taken some time to get an official DX, but I'm glad the day is here. As soon, as I find the name of the book I will post it. I've been having a flare-up for the last couple days, and finally realized that I have had an enormous amount of stress lately which triggers it. So all in all, I'm happy to be going to the right place.

Thanks again for your support