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Should I ask to be referred?

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My GP diagnosed me with Fibro last year. I was already on Gabapentin and Tramadol for another condition, so not prescribed any other medication.

After reading another question posted here, I'm now wondering if I should ask to be referred to either a Rheumy or Neuro? Also, what treatment do you get from each of them?

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Ginsing

ask for rhumey mine is brilliant good luck xgins

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Kasha

Ive seen Rhumey at two dif hospitals, Because I was not happy with the first hosp I asked for a second oppinion. The second Consultant I saw was fantastic an thourough BUT she has asked my doc to put me on Gabapentin and pain meds so I personally think even if you do ask for a refferal your treatment may stay the same. Your doctor sounds on top of things and supportive, my GP is a pain in the rear! good luck xxx

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LindseyMid

Your treatment may well stay the same.

What is important is that thorough testing was carried out. Fibro symptoms are similar to those of many conditions, so mis-diagnoses and missed diagnoses are horribly common. Many GPs are not confident running all the tests, which is why many people get referred for diagnosis.

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kraftyk8

Hi Tendo,

My advice is to ask for a referral to the nearest Pain Clinic. Not only will they give you a definitive diagnosis and correct medication, they will also refer you to a Pain Management Course and can, if you ask nicely, refer you for hydrotherapy.

hope that helps

happy hugs, kate :)

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Tendo

Thanks for your replies. I already go to the Pain Clinic for another illness, and I mentioned my Fibro dx to the Consultant, but she just nodded her head!

My personal experience is with a Rheumatologist and she gave me my diagnosis and changed all my meds, which made a big difference to my life. I had to change Consultants because the first one I saw did not acknowledge my symptoms so I went for a second opinion. I had to be "released" by the first Consultant and "accepted" by my present Rheumatologist. It was worth it! Wishing you the best of luck Tendo! :) :)

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