Fibromyalgia

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I just accompanied my 55 year old mom to the cardiologist.  He had me come in

the room with her since I have been a cardiac patient for the past ten years

(since I was 26).  I had to go over my history of what is wrong with mine, so he

can see what types of things run in the family.  In my medical history, my

Fibromyalgia was mentioned.  He said " Oh don't even get me started on

Fibromyalgia " .  He said that he doesn't believe its a disease or even exists. 

This is kind of funny, since he is best friends with my family doctor who

diagnosed me years ago before sending me to U of M.  He said most diagnosed are

middle age women who are extremely overweight.  I was thinking hello! I was

diagnosed at 30 (not middle aged) and I was 5'9 and 140 pounds (not extremely

overweight).  He said these people are sedentary.  He never sees runners get

FMS.  Which isn't true.  I've a friend who is very petite, about 5 feet tall and

105 lbs.  She is a massage

therapist and very active.  I was a little frustrated yet then thought, this

guy is a cardiologist.   He keeps up on heart conditions, and he's supposed to

have people try to stay in shape and to get exercise.  He might not be on the up

and up of rheumatological and nervous system disorders that affect the body. 

Not to mention since there are some doctors that haven't even heard of it, or

seem to know what it is.  So I tried not to take too much offense.  Then I

thought, you are a medical professional spouting off about something you aren't

even sure of! I'm going to tell my doctor he is not allowed to go golfing with

him anymore since they just got back from a three day golf outing until he

educates his friend on FMS