Went to new Rhematologist today

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Went to new Rhemey today.. nice indian man. says I definity have

fibromyalgia but not sure about RA... took about 15 viles of blood from

me and took fluid out of left knee {ouch} and xray on knee and

prescirbed Envril for sleep {never heard of it} He that my fibro might

be from another disease. He thinks I might have lupus or lymes

disease. won't know for a while, but at least he believes in my pain

and has started on a road to finding out exactly whats going on. Happy

at least with that.. got pain meds, finally.. imagine that, on the day

of my rhemey appt. I hope no disease.. just relieved its over! and he

seems to be in my corner... Gretchen

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That is certainly good news that you have found a doctor who will believe you

and try to relieve some of your symptoms. I hope it is not lupus or lymes

disease.

Elavil is amitriptyline which is commonly prescribed. It is originally one of

the first antidepressants but is not prescribed for that much anymore because it

tends to make us sleepy. (also there is just a better line of antidepressants

now days). It is also prescribed for sleep and sometimes for nerve pain. ( I

am not sure how effective it is for nerve pain).

hugs,

Debra V.

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Went to new Rhemey today.. nice indian man. says I definity have

fibromyalgia but not sure about RA... took about 15 viles of blood from

me and took fluid out of left knee {ouch} and xray on knee and

prescirbed Envril for sleep {never heard of it} He that my fibro might

be from another disease. He thinks I might have lupus or lymes

disease. won't know for a while, but at least he believes in my pain

and has started on a road to finding out exactly whats going on. Happy

at least with that.. got pain meds, finally.. imagine that, on the day

of my rhemey appt. I hope no disease.. just relieved its over! and he

seems to be in my corner... Gretchen

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[Guest guest]

That's terrific news, Gretchen. See, all that worrying for nothin.' <grin> I

have an anxiety disorder myself, so I know about the worries and feeling scared.

So glad the RH is a nice man and believes in your pain.

Take care.

Jeanne in WI

Went to new Rhemey today.. nice indian man. says I definity have

fibromyalgia but not sure about RA... took about 15 viles of blood from me and

took fluid out of left knee {ouch} and xray on knee and prescirbed Envril for

sleep {never heard of it} He that my fibro might be from another disease. He

thinks I might have lupus or lymes disease. won't know for a while, but at

least he believes in my pain and has started on a road to finding out exactly

whats going on. Happy at least with that.. got pain meds, finally.. imagine

that, on the day

of my rhemey appt. I hope no disease.. just relieved its over! and he seems

to be in my corner... Gretchen

[Guest guest]

Good for you Gretchen, I'm glad he was sympathetic to your disease.

/Mi

Went to new Rhematologist today

Went to new Rhemey today.. nice indian man. says I definity have

fibromyalgia but not sure about RA... took about 15 viles of blood from

me and took fluid out of left knee {ouch} and xray on knee and

prescirbed Envril for sleep {never heard of it} He that my fibro might

be from another disease. He thinks I might have lupus or lymes

disease. won't know for a while, but at least he believes in my pain

and has started on a road to finding out exactly whats going on. Happy

at least with that.. got pain meds, finally.. imagine that, on the day

of my rhemey appt. I hope no disease.. just relieved its over! and he

seems to be in my corner... Gretchen