I had that from a neurologist. I asked him if he would ask that question to a man. He got all huffy, but refered me to the person I needed to see.

I would try to see a rheumatologist or a physiatrist. They are the best for diagnosing fibromyalgia. I was lucky to have a great endocrinologist who got me started on my first protocol. No matter what, do not give up! It isn't in your head. It is real and it can be controlled.

That is stupid and uneducated on their part. When you have cancer one of the first things you are prescribed is Ativan/Lorazepam because of anxiety and nausea. I hope I never meet a doctor that jumps to that conclusion, he might get a ear full he was not expecting. I am sure there are lots of other legitimate reasons to prescribe it and take it. The medical community needs to stop labeling everyone a drug addict.

Just a comment: Not saying it applys to you.
If you are taking benzos (anti-anxiety meds) most doctors feel you are just seeking drugs. They feel you are either addicted or sell them. Unfortunately, Social Security feels the same. I know if I take something like this for sleep it will help me but there is no way I will ever take them because of this attitude.

A psychologist will give you anti depression pills which when they kick in you'll feel a lot better.what I don't understand is the first part of your story. No one believed you were sick? Where do you live? You need to find another doc. Go on line see if there any that specialize in auto immune diseases.
Please let me know how you're doing.

I would have had a hard time not saying something like "Well, I don't tolerate 2nd rate quack doctors who are only in it for money and not to help the patient!" Geez, not everyone who walks through the door has their hand out expecting pain pills and disability. I know when I first started seeing my sad excuse for a rheumatologist I wanted to find a way to get pain relief without the drugs and I thought I was going to work at my job until retirement. Disability was the last thing on my mind. But then my mind evacuated the premises and my body fell apart and I didn't have much choice except to apply for it. It's not a choice I made lightly either, I would much rather still be working and still be able to function like I used to.
Many of the rheumatologist in my area have stopped seeing fibromyalgia patients unless they also have an autoimmune disease. My doctor has been looking for me a new RM to go to, but so far no luck. That is why he has referred me to a pain clinic for now.