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Winston Salem, NC

Has anyone else had trouble with this diagnosis? I have yet to get a handle on the pain since this started 5 years ago. I've been tossed from one doc to the next. I've had all the tests done. All negative. Thyroid. The rheumatoid markers (can't think of what they are at the moment. ) But I still feel like something else is going on. No one will believe me. Anyone else?

December 10, 2015
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Members deeply connected over the frustrating and often years-long journey to a fibromyalgia diagnosis, with many sharing how they were... Read more

Members deeply connected over the frustrating and often years-long journey to a fibromyalgia diagnosis, with many sharing how they were dismissed by doctors, told their pain was imaginary, or misdiagnosed with other conditions like lupus or rheumatoid arthritis before finally getting answers. Several members offered practical guidance, including keeping a symptom journal, seeking out a rheumatologist who specializes in fibromyalgia, researching pain specialists, and exploring medications like Cymbalta, gabapentin, Norco, or supplements for thyroid and adrenal support. A recurring theme was the importance of self-advocacy, persistence in finding a doctor who truly listens, and the reassurance that they are not alone in their struggle to be believed and taken seriously.

A MyFibroTeam Member

You are not alone. It took 4 years and just one doctor, to find out I had CFS and Fibro. For a while I gave up because doctors were telling me it was all in my head. It was lucky I saw one, for something totally unrelated, and she said it does not sound right and asked permission to perform some tease. I was so happy to have some-one believe I was not faking. A week later I had my answer. I happy just to know that all this pain and fatigue is not normal.

December 13, 2015
A MyFibroTeam Member

My primary doctor kept telling me all my pains and inability to think straight, IBS and other issues was the result of aging. After 10 years of various pain meds, MRI, EEG, EKG, XRAYS a nurse suggested Fibro. Went to naturalist, she said Fibro. Changed primary, where i had all same tests and more- sent me to rheumatologist - Fibro. Hard to accept, but the doctors i have now are great and keep working with me.

December 11, 2015
A MyFibroTeam Member

I am also convinced there is more- I keep seeing doc after doc and all I can figure after 23 years- the doctors don't know what it is or how to treat it

December 10, 2015
A MyFibroTeam Member

Adrenal fatigue goes along with it also... My thyroid tests are always within the "normal" ranges but eating and taking supplements to support both adrenal and thyroid have helped me

December 13, 2015
A MyFibroTeam Member

They are learning more but it's basically a trial and error to see what helps.

December 11, 2015

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