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Members overwhelmingly recommended rheumatologists as the best specialists for treating fibromyalgia, though several shared frustrating... Read more

Members overwhelmingly recommended rheumatologists as the best specialists for treating fibromyalgia, though several shared frustrating experiences of being dismissed or told nothing was wrong by doctors who couldn't see visible symptoms. Many community members described finding success with alternative specialists including neurologists (especially those who have fibromyalgia themselves), pain specialists, and physical therapists who often understand the condition better than traditional doctors. A recurring theme was cautious optimism about emerging blood tests that may soon diagnose fibromyalgia with nearly 100% accuracy, which members hope will lead to being taken more seriously by the medical community and ending the painful years-long diagnostic journeys many have endured.