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Is Fibromyalgia Really An Illness
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My dr said I’ve got all symptoms of fibromyalgia
Pain clinic dr says fibromyalgia is not an illness or disease who am I to believe and left on same pain meds which don’t seem to be working very well

posted May 5, 2019
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Yes Fibromyalgia is a real Chronic Pain illness.

Fibromyalgia is a condition characterized by widespread pain and other psychological or physical symptoms like headaches, tender point pain, irritable bowel syndrome, fatigue etc. There are psychological features like depression, sleep disturbances and mood changes as well that arise with fibromyalgia syndrome.

Many Doctors and Rheumatologist dismiss Fibromyalgia making out that you need help with mental problems from a psychiatrist.

Time to find another Doctor that will be more understanding of Fibromyalgia and your Pain needs and medication that you require.

Fibromyalgia has over 251 symptoms. Many people have well over Sixty or More symptoms to deal with.
As well as other health issues on top of having Fibromyalgia as well like MS, Dementia, Gallstones, Kidney Stones, etc.

https://fibromyalgiaresources.com/list-of-fibro...

Blessings Gentle Hugs 💖

posted May 5, 2019 (edited)
A MyFibroTeam Member

There are still some doctors who don´t believe fibromyalgia is real. find help elsewhere.

posted May 6, 2019
A MyFibroTeam Member

Sounds like the pain clinic doctor needs to do some research. Fibromyalgia is a real illness. As of right now there are no drugs to properly treat fibromyalgia. There are only drugs to help ease the symptoms, and for a lot of patients that doesn't even work. I can no longer take any medications, so I can't really advise you on what are the best drugs for fibro. Please whatever you do don't believe the pain clinic doc.

posted May 5, 2019
A MyFibroTeam Member

See someone else. You are your own best advocate. It can be isolating, but you know you best.

posted May 6, 2019
A MyFibroTeam Member

Lots of doctors think it's in your head! It is a condition & here in the UK it is classed as a disability. Persist with your doctor & see a different pain doctor. Take care. X

posted May 6, 2019

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