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The AI answer is good. I would also suggest you ask the question: Do you believe Fibromyalgia is a true medical disorder that has symptoms that can be treated? Ask directly about their knowledge of Fibromyalgia and about their understanding of the disease and how it is diagnosed.
I went through a book about Fibromyalgia symptoms and wrote down two pages of all the symptoms I had that were symptoms of Fibromyalgia and kept a journal for two weeks to convince my rheumatoligist that I had Fibromyalgia. Basically, I diagnosed myself.
Firstly rheumatology should of accepted your referral and I can see they didn't.I would ask why and challenge it.You can also ask for a referral to neurology but it's a long wait in the UK atm.
It's good that they have pain management available locally but it's unfair leaving you undiagnosed when you have struggled so long 💜
How can you communicate with your GP to ensure your fibromyalgia is taken seriously?
It's completely understandable to feel anxious about being heard and validated by your doctor. Many people with fibromyalgia have faced dismissive attitudes from healthcare providers, which can be incredibly frustrating.
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