Which of your Fibromyalgia symptoms bothers you the most?
I have Fibro, "advanced form of Osteoarthritis" (whatever that means), migraines, and psoriasis. I had to have a spinal fusion last summer. I'm accustomed to pain, but the complete and total exhaustion....I just can't stand it!!!! Seems I can't get anything done anymore. Even a shower and I feel like I need a nap.
What is your biggest complaint?
Public Comments
1. Please be aware that many members of the health care community consider fibromyalgia to be a bogus diagnosis. This term means literally "sore tissue", not really a diagnosis. If you are not being seen by a pain specialist, seek one out. Most Docs use fibromyalgia to mean "i don't know what is wrong". I encourage you to seek better answers. There is NO test that a doc can do to diagnose fibromyalgia, therefore its benefit as a diagnosis is questionable.Good luck in your quest for comfort.
2. and med pros complain about their malpractice rate
it is true that many docs use it as a general label for pain--but that is malpractice
there is a subjective tests and many objective rule out tests..it studies they are starting to pickup on objective findiings
my worst symptom is ignorance--what i refer to as medical malpracticitis
it is true that most people diagnosed with FMS really have something else--some have nothing at all--normal mild aches and pains due to lifestyle....because the docs and nurses are incompetant...even when it clearly isn't fms--like when there is swelling and inflammation
real fms is a neuro disorder
