All new to this an ready to pull my hair out!

[Ruth_lderry]

Hi am totally new to all this. I have just been told have fibro I don't no what to do to ease the pains esp in my legs an back. Is there any advice out there? Is this due to my lupus I've just been told I have also? Am seriously at a lost end Here going through a hard time ( all this in a space of a month am ready for the hills).

[lilian68]

hi ruth_lderryhave no medications been suggested or prescribed it sounds like you have been given no information at i suffer with fibro had it for 6 years & other problems ,if you goto the top of the page clickon where the butterfly ithis will give you several links to follow withi nformation we are all dirrerent on the site it is a great place to be as we help each other,you need a good gp it can take a while to get the right pain meds but hang in there hope this is of help to you.lilian

[TheAuthor]

Hi Ruth_lderry

I sincerely hope that you are feeling well today? And a big friendly welcome to the forum! I was wondering what medications you have been prescribed? I was also wondering if your GP has given you any referrals to either Rheumatology, Physiotherapy or A Pain Management Clinic? These departments are a great start when trying to find your feet with Fibro?

I have pasted you a link below to our mother site, FibroAction, it has loads of useful Fibro information on the site:

fibroaction.org

I genuinely want to wish you all the best of luck with your Fibro, and I hope that your pain isn't too severe.

All my hopes and dreams for you

Ken x

[mitziblue]

Ask your doctor to refer you to a pain clinic. Hope this helps sweetheart, xxxx Mitzi

[fenbadger]

I'm amazed GP hasn't suggested looking for a treatment for you. It seems most of need some assistance. Hugs

[clare_hart]

I just finished reading a post reelvant to finding a good doctor; and of course this forum has so much wisdom for us.Here's the post. healthunlocked.com/fibroact...

Looking for a doctor and finding one who really understands fibromyalgia may take some time but it makes sense that it is so worth it. I'm still looking, btw. This is a journey and often there is nothing we can do about the symptoms except get through them. We do have lots of options you'll find that help alleviate the pain and exhaustion. Read all you can!