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I was injured at work recently by electricity and currently on Workmans Comp seeing "their" doctors. They say I have neuropathy but it doesn't explain all the other symptoms I have. I get painful shooting electrical shocks all over my body. I cant perform any tasks for long periods. Im exhausted all the time. Extreme temperature elevates my pain. Stress also aggravates as well. Everything points to this as a diagnosis. Any advice as to what to do? See a Rheumatologist? Any advice would be so… read more
Jennifer, I'm so sorry you had that horrible accident and are now suffering from chronic pain. Has it been over three months since your injury? If I'm remembering right, that's part of the diagnostic process: how much time you've had this chronic pain.
If you have access to your own primary care physician would it be possible for you to check in specifically with her or him regarding this chronic pain and other symptoms that started after the accident? Usually, a PCP will examine you including asking you about what has been going on, and then she or he will order labs and maybe imaging like x-rays.
It sounds like you are working with the healthcare team through the workplace and I do understand that but am also just wondering about what might be possible for you.
After that, if all looks within what's considered normal, that's great news but the problem is: the ongoing pain and other symptoms.
So that's when our PCP might refer us to a rheumatologist, for example, who will do their own exam, labs, etc. Or a neurologist.
🏃♀️If you can look at it as though it's a marathon and just take things step by step, hopefully you'll get an accurate diagnosis sooner than later.
Many of us have had one diagnosis and then later it was changed to be more accurate.
Meantime, I hope our support and the resources here will help you, and we all welcome you with open arms. 💗
You sound like you have fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue. They go together. Every symptom you mentioned sounds like both. A good Rhumetologist is helpful. If you don’t get help from one ,seek another. I’ve had three different ones in my journey. Big hugs!
@A MyFibroTeam Member, Hi & Welcome. Everyone here has had a journey, and are empathetic to chronic disease and pain.
Bodies have an electrical circuit system, your heart, brain etc. People with Fibromyalgia, CFS experience electrical shocks that feel sharp & prickly. Also fatigue even after rest are part of those symptoms.
Seeing a Rheumatologist takes time, (very few), also you’d need a referral from PCP. I never had a true diagnosis till a thorough Rheumatologist did 6 months of testing.
I wish you better health.❤️🩹❤️🩹❤️🩹
Welcome! It's great that you're advocating for yourself — that's such an important first step. To answer your question: getting a fibromyalgia diagnosis can be really tough. On average, people wait about five years before receiving one. Many people see multiple doctors who either misdiagnose them or dismiss their symptoms Show Full Answer
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