I’m very neurotic about seeing a doctor

[Lindah123]

After being very physically active I’m now in a position where I can barely walk. I can relate to most symptoms of fibromyalgia but sometimes I feel I just need a name to all my symptoms. I know the obvious answer s go for a diagnosis

[desquinn Partner Volunteer FMAUK Trustee]

going to see a GP is important and getting the correct diagnosis moreso. If it happens to be polymyalgia for example then it could be similar symptoms but some steroids and you will be feeling much much better very quickly.

[Lindah123]

Thank you how is it diagnosed?

[desquinn Partner Volunteer FMAUK Trustee in reply to Lindah123]

to test for fibro, blood tests and patient history are taken to rule other conditions out.

[Lindah123 in reply to desquinn]

Thanks

[Midori in reply to Lindah123]

It can take quite a long time to diagnose,as they have to exclude other possible diagnoses first, as Fibro has a lot of symptoms in common with other conditions

Cheers, midori

[Matrix]

Lindah, I was dr phobic ,I didn’t like my dr but I found a lady dr who listened to me and me happy .i don’t mind going now but I suffered a lot before I went 5 years worth .Please go you can get help with right dr .