Advice please people ❤️

Hi peeps I have my Rhumatologist appointment 3rd of March to hopefully diagnose fibro any advice what to except are they fully aware of fibromyalgia and will they hopefully give me awnswers???????xxx

[Patdoyle]

I agree. That’s exactly how my visit went. I also gave the consultant a list of the symptoms. She diagnosed me after a quick examination and gave me a leaflet and a prescription for amitryptaline and referred me back to GP.

[Hidden]

Thanks Hun x

[Hidden]

Thank you xxx

[DS13]

I had exactly the same first time appointment just yesterday. Height, weight, BP, handed over urine sample when I saw the nurse then 30 mins approx with consultant. I’d written a rough timeline of when symptoms started. She asked questions, then did a very basic examination, asking me to do certain arm manoeuvres, looked at my neck, felt down my legs but didn’t pass comment. Then it was a quick fire round of yes/no questions as to where I had had pain during the last 7 days. She did a tally then said she believed it to be Fibro but I was still sent for blood tests to further rule out lupus & a couple of other things. She’s not expecting positive results from these so said it’s unlikely I will ever go back because there’s nothing she can do to help. She asked if I wanted referring for physio & Occ Health which I accepted and was then given a leaflet. Nothing to worry about.

[Hidden in reply to DS13]

Thank u xxx

[Catchacowboy]

Hi Lauren, we'll done on getting an appointment with a Rheumatologist - that's half the battle. Turn up prepared with a list of your symptoms and how long you've had them and a list of medication and other conditions etc.

My appointment consisted of the reviewing my symptoms and she did a check to see if I had the specific tender spots that are supposed to be an indicator.

Good luck xx

[Hidden in reply to Catchacowboy]

Thank u 😘Will update on March 3rd xx

[Hidden]

Hi

How are you feeling today?

I saw my rheumatologist who did a bit of an examination and then told me I had fibro, she didn't give me any advice , had to see my GP and go on line. The majority of advice came from GP or on line. I do have it all over 24/7 which is why I have an hour or less sleep per night due to pain from my many conditions

Hope you get some relief before you see consultant. Love and hugs Lynne xxxx

[Hidden in reply to Hidden]

Hi Hun im just looking forward to getting the name for this. The stabbing pains like glass in shoulders and fast heart are worst for me I only take sleeping pills at the momment and sertraline I was takking 4 to 6 co codamol a day prescription but they only took edge off slightly so I'm off those now the not having the diagnosis is the worst but I do feel it's fibro I don't sleep at all and the night sweats state not short from gross but thank you I really hope u manage to get some sleep Hun it's so important xxx😘😘😘😘

[Hidden in reply to Hidden]

Hi

Yes , sleep, what's that!? I have an hour or less each night due to my many conditions which cause pain . I do hope you are sorted out soon. Love and hugs Lynne xxxx

[Hidden]

Hi

Thank you. Do do I!!

Going to drs for 4:00 love and hugs Lynne xxxx

[Hidden in reply to Hidden]

Hi Lynne how did you get on at doctors xx🌸

[Hidden in reply to Hidden]

Hi

How are feeling? I'm convinced yours is costochondritis, I have this and it's very painful.

My Dr said I needed a stronger tablet for my stomach because of one of the meds I'm on.. thank you for your concern m love and hugs Lynne xxxx

[Hidden in reply to Hidden]

I have terrible stomach to loose stools gas it's horrible burning to it comes and goes xxxxxx I hope you get some rest lots of love xx

[Sarah-Jane]

I would suggest that you list every place that hurts, or hurts with minor pressure.

[Hidden in reply to Sarah-Jane]

Thank u Sarah Jane I most certainly will x