yes,, I have dr,, who is my physical medicine, and rehab dr, . i swiched facilites , and was seeing a rheumatologist,, and I keep asking that dr, for a referral to Rheumatology, so I can get treatment for other issues that I was being monitored and treated for before and he keeps telling me I need to give him a reason, I have given him reason more than once for 3 months,, frustrrated

More times than I can count. Lots of money spent on ineffective treatments and doctors who did nothing for me. Most get that deer in the headlights look when you start trying to explain all your symptoms and then get mad when you refuse to get on crazy pills. Even specialists. It's hard to find a doctor who understands or is willing to help you other than just prescribing antidepressants. A doctor who specializes in CFS and Fibromyalgia is going to be your best bet for someone who'll understand and help.

I had doctor tell me that she don't believe in fibromyalgia...I told her I don't believe in under educated doctors ..

@A MyFibroTeam Member, a D.O. is a Doctor of Osteopathy. They are doctors of musculoskeletal problems, many do Chiropractor manipulations, but it really just depends on the D.O. Some are more medical where others are more naturopaths, some are both. I think I would look for one who is in between. Most are well versed in the treatment of CFS and FMS.

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I have asked my dr this week.and last week,telling them I.need to be referred to Mcv ,Richmond because they are my specialist,They repeafetley keep sending me to a dr ,whom I dont jave insurance coverage,I filed for medicaud in Va and got turned down filed a appeal 3Months ago,and they keep refusing me medicaid,I recently filed a Virginia ,governor complaint for niot letting me have medicaid si I can get proper care as noted by my Physical medicine and rehab dr, ,