Hmmmm. So it's Not just me!

[Reykua]

My doctor described me as being overly anxious and lacking confidence in the medical profession. I've found a fellow sceptic. Read on....

fedupwithfatigue.com/fibrom...

[TheAuthor]

Hi Reykua

I have to agree with this sentiment as before a diagnosis of Fibro can be given then all other possibilities should be ruled out. I personally believe this should be taken for granted with all other medical conditions also.

I have had first hand experience with loved ones not having this done and then they turn out to be quite poorly and serious medical intervention has then been needed.

All my hopes and dreams for you

Ken

[Reykua in reply to TheAuthor]

Good to read your reply Ken, it's always good to hear your sage responses.

Sorry to hear about your loved ones - as much as we're in constant pain, it's always difficult dealing with the suffering of others, especially those close to us.

One positive (if there is such a thing) of Chronic Illness is our heightened sense of Empathy.

If I can stop myself navel gazing for five and half minutes and when we're all less absorbed with our own trials and tribulations we're often able to offer some very sound counsel and support to others which is something we do very well on this site.

Thank you again for your continued 'listening ear' and 'balanced approach' to issues. Kudos my friend.

[TheAuthor in reply to Reykua]

Thanks my friend

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read the article.im sceptic too.i have always felt that since 2012 i have more than fibro and gp described me as having "morbid fears " because i asked him a simple question based on his assumptions and now because of his defamatory,incriminating comments its a label they refuse to budge from.he never accepted liability or apologised.and imm expected to trust gp's!!

[Reykua]

I was very fortunate. My GP was away so I was seen by a Locum who organised for me to have some tests done. The test results changed my life.

I don't know if GP's become jaded, frustrated or irritated if they see you time and time again without being able to 'cure' you but most of them do seem to transfer their angst onto the patient.

Don't let the name calling put you off ok, try to be patient, persistent and as assertive as possible until you feel more comfortable with the outcome. Trust your Gut.

[Maya23]

This is very interesting indeed. I have recently identified that a lot of my own pain comes from food intolerances which cause the flu like aches I get. After doing a food intolerance test I could identify which foods to avoid and this reduced my pain so much that I no longer need to take daily pain killers.

I am starting to doubt my diagnosis too. The other pains I get I've noticed are in my tendons in my arms, legs and hips. Could this be tendonitis/tendonosis? My rheumatologist diagnosed me without doing the tender points test. I am thinking I should ask him at my next appointment to test me for tender points to be sure of my diagnosis - what do you think? Have you read "the Fibro Fix'? I am tempted to buy it myself.