I went to my first Rheumy visit. I've been waiting 3 months for my appointment and I was nervous. But, aha! He has an assistant that comes in first and listens to everything I want to say about my symptoms. Which by the way, I printed that symptom list that's at the top of our boards, filled it out and took it with me. They included it in my records. It was great! Cause she read it over, I didn't forget anything, and they were instantly apprised of my medical issues. Anyway, Doc came in and his assist. quickly went over ALL of my issues. Very nice. Then the doc did the 18? point pressure test and I have 11. At least on that day. Some days I bet I'd score a 25!
The doc and his assist left to let me get dressed. When they came back in the doc sat down and told me I have fibro (no surprise there). He talked some on what he would like to do. Gave me a script. for Cymbalta, ordered more blood tests in the areas where he wanted to validate from my previous tests and scheduled another appt.
I was elated to say the least! He genuinely recognized my disease! Now we can move forward with a plan. I've been very lucky that the two docs I've seen have turned out to be prizes. Oh, and he also said that later, we can look at some alternatives to the meds. Yahoo!
Thank you all for listening to me ramble. No one else understands how wonderful this is.
Oh...anyone taking Cymbalta? I'm worried about serious side effects and weight gain. Thankful for your imput.
Wish you all good news and sunny days.
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