RE: Should Rheumatologists Be Treating Fibro? If Not,Then Who?(for Chelsea)

[Guest guest]

Chelsea I lived most of my life in NY and was going to recommend the

rheumatologist I had there who was wonderful! Well, I still recommend him but it

sounds like you found an excellent doctor for yourself. :-)

I don't have headaches anymore, but have continuous all over pain, fibrofog and

always...sleep problems.

How does a neurologist help in a way a rheumatologist might not? I saw a very

pleasant and interested one myself but all I remember is she would've

sugggested neurontin if I wasn't on medication of another kind.

Chelsea, may I ask how your neurologist helped you? :-)

Was it with work on your cranium?

Thank you in advance.

And no matter what, I'm glad you found the right MD for you.

Re: Should Rheumatologists Be Treating Fibromyalgia? And

If Not, Then Who?

Dear

The 3 New Jersey rhuematologists:

The 1st one didn't have a decent knowledge of Fibromyalgia.

The 2nd one gave me antidepressants and told me to see a psychologist.

The 3rd one gave me painkillers & lidoderm patches which helped a little but I

was drowsy all day in addition to the other Fibromyalgia symptoms he didn't

address.

I gave up and went to my GP for advice and he recommended a New York neurologist

who understood Fibromyalgia and treated my sleeping problems, headaches,

fibrofog and muscular pain. I still live with Fibromyalgia but I no longer spend

all day in bed or on the sofa. The first time in many years.

Take Care

Chelsea