Guest guest Posted May 6, 2002 Report Share Posted May 6, 2002 Hi Folks: I never post. I am always a lurker but I thought this might be worth posting. I have been a total wreck since I went to an othopedic surgeon for my osteoporosis last Friday for a follow-up. He told me that my x-rays were terrible but that HE COULDN'T HELP ME. He told me to go to a rheumatologist. He also leaned over to me closely and in a stage whisper proclaimed, " And of course, you DO know that Fibro is FATAL! " Then he proceeded to write down the name of a book he recommended for me called " What Doctors Don't Tell You About Fibromyalgia " . He didn't know the name of the author. Well, that pretty much made my day. It also pretty much blew away whatever hope I ever had of watching my daughter grow up. Feedback? Severely depressed in California, Lynne __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 6, 2002 Report Share Posted May 6, 2002 Lynne, Don't be depressed. Fibro is not fatal; it's not even remotely life threatening. I seriously wonder what is wrong with your doctor. I'd never go back to someone who knew so little and gave out such idiotic information. Fibro is chronic; you'll have it for the rest of your life probably, but you'll be around for a good long time. The first thing my doctor assured me of was it wasn't deadly in any way, shape or form. Don't be scared-your doctor is just some sort of fool. Sorry, it makes me angry when doctors scare their patients unnecessarily!! Shandi > Hi Folks: > I never post. I am always a lurker but I thought this > might be worth posting. I have been a total wreck > since I went to an othopedic surgeon for my > osteoporosis last Friday for a follow-up. He told me > that my x-rays were terrible but that HE COULDN'T HELP > ME. He told me to go to a rheumatologist. He also > leaned over to me closely and in a stage whisper > proclaimed, " And of course, you DO know that Fibro is > FATAL! " Then he proceeded to write down the name of > a book he recommended for me called " What Doctors > Don't Tell You About Fibromyalgia " . He didn't know > the name of the author. Well, that pretty much made > my day. It also pretty much blew away whatever hope I > ever had of watching my daughter grow up. Feedback? > Severely depressed in California, > Lynne > > > __________________________________________________ > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 6, 2002 Report Share Posted May 6, 2002 Lynne, Don't be depressed. Fibro is not fatal; it's not even remotely life threatening. I seriously wonder what is wrong with your doctor. I'd never go back to someone who knew so little and gave out such idiotic information. Fibro is chronic; you'll have it for the rest of your life probably, but you'll be around for a good long time. The first thing my doctor assured me of was it wasn't deadly in any way, shape or form. Don't be scared-your doctor is just some sort of fool. Sorry, it makes me angry when doctors scare their patients unnecessarily!! Shandi > Hi Folks: > I never post. I am always a lurker but I thought this > might be worth posting. I have been a total wreck > since I went to an othopedic surgeon for my > osteoporosis last Friday for a follow-up. He told me > that my x-rays were terrible but that HE COULDN'T HELP > ME. He told me to go to a rheumatologist. He also > leaned over to me closely and in a stage whisper > proclaimed, " And of course, you DO know that Fibro is > FATAL! " Then he proceeded to write down the name of > a book he recommended for me called " What Doctors > Don't Tell You About Fibromyalgia " . He didn't know > the name of the author. Well, that pretty much made > my day. It also pretty much blew away whatever hope I > ever had of watching my daughter grow up. Feedback? > Severely depressed in California, > Lynne > > > __________________________________________________ > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 6, 2002 Report Share Posted May 6, 2002 Lynne, Don't be depressed. Fibro is not fatal; it's not even remotely life threatening. I seriously wonder what is wrong with your doctor. I'd never go back to someone who knew so little and gave out such idiotic information. Fibro is chronic; you'll have it for the rest of your life probably, but you'll be around for a good long time. The first thing my doctor assured me of was it wasn't deadly in any way, shape or form. Don't be scared-your doctor is just some sort of fool. Sorry, it makes me angry when doctors scare their patients unnecessarily!! Shandi > Hi Folks: > I never post. I am always a lurker but I thought this > might be worth posting. I have been a total wreck > since I went to an othopedic surgeon for my > osteoporosis last Friday for a follow-up. He told me > that my x-rays were terrible but that HE COULDN'T HELP > ME. He told me to go to a rheumatologist. He also > leaned over to me closely and in a stage whisper > proclaimed, " And of course, you DO know that Fibro is > FATAL! " Then he proceeded to write down the name of > a book he recommended for me called " What Doctors > Don't Tell You About Fibromyalgia " . He didn't know > the name of the author. Well, that pretty much made > my day. It also pretty much blew away whatever hope I > ever had of watching my daughter grow up. Feedback? > Severely depressed in California, > Lynne > > > __________________________________________________ > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 6, 2002 Report Share Posted May 6, 2002 Hi Folks: I never post. I am always a lurker but I thought this might be worth posting. I have been a total wreck since I went to an orthopedic surgeon for my osteoporosis last Friday for a follow-up. He told me that my x-rays were terrible but that HE COULDN'T HELP ME. He told me to go to a rheumatologist. He also leaned over to me closely and in a stage whisper proclaimed, " And of course, you DO know that Fibro is FATAL! " Then he proceeded to write down the name of a book he recommended for me called " What Doctors Don't Tell You About Fibromyalgia. " He didn't know the name of the author. Well, that pretty much made my day. It also pretty much blew away whatever hope I ever had of watching my daughter grow up. Feedback? Fibro is not fatal. I don't know what this so called doctor was up to but I would stay away from him. I would report him to the Medical Society. This is not the way an ethical doctor acts. Take care, Irene Books may well be the only true magic Alice Hoffman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 7, 2002 Report Share Posted May 7, 2002 dear Lynne I am so sorry to hear about this doctor'as incensitivity! I have never ever heard that FMS is fatal! Then life itself could be considered fatal. That is such hogwash it burns my.... well you know what I mean. Sweetie get out of the dolldrums created by someone who is misinformed. After 25 years of Fibro I am still here and doing relatively well. Sure there are days I wish I did not have pain.... but on the whole I manage my life pretty well. It is so very important to keep on the sunny side of the street. And as long as you can maintain your equlibrium you have it made. Look for the things you can do and forget those you cannot. Keep your mind focussed on healing your body. Tell your body how much you appreciate what it does for you. Like a child our bodies need praise, it needs to know it is doing a good job under the circumstances. Being positive and upbeat truly does help a lot. When doctors such as the one you encountered spout sheer nonsense it is best to tell him adios! You need all the support you can get and he certainly did not give you that impression. There are many books I believe to be of more help than this poor misguided medical quack. Besides here in this group are so many wonderful people who are going through the same sh...t, that perhaps this is the place for you to come and be comforted. My mother had a wonderful saying: " You never eat the soup as hot as it is served " I too do not post often but read a lot. Not for lack of interest but for lack of time. Thank you for being so open and posting this " miracle cure " Disgard it immediately and keep smiling. tender hugs for you. rev. corry Fatal Fibromyalgia > Hi Folks: > I never post. I am always a lurker but I thought this > might be worth posting. I have been a total wreck > since I went to an othopedic surgeon for my > osteoporosis last Friday for a follow-up. He told me > that my x-rays were terrible but that HE COULDN'T HELP > ME. He told me to go to a rheumatologist. He also > leaned over to me closely and in a stage whisper > proclaimed, " And of course, you DO know that Fibro is > FATAL! " Then he proceeded to write down the name of > a book he recommended for me called " What Doctors > Don't Tell You About Fibromyalgia " . He didn't know > the name of the author. Well, that pretty much made > my day. It also pretty much blew away whatever hope I > ever had of watching my daughter grow up. Feedback? > Severely depressed in California, > Lynne > > > __________________________________________________ > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 7, 2002 Report Share Posted May 7, 2002 dear Lynne I am so sorry to hear about this doctor'as incensitivity! I have never ever heard that FMS is fatal! Then life itself could be considered fatal. That is such hogwash it burns my.... well you know what I mean. Sweetie get out of the dolldrums created by someone who is misinformed. After 25 years of Fibro I am still here and doing relatively well. Sure there are days I wish I did not have pain.... but on the whole I manage my life pretty well. It is so very important to keep on the sunny side of the street. And as long as you can maintain your equlibrium you have it made. Look for the things you can do and forget those you cannot. Keep your mind focussed on healing your body. Tell your body how much you appreciate what it does for you. Like a child our bodies need praise, it needs to know it is doing a good job under the circumstances. Being positive and upbeat truly does help a lot. When doctors such as the one you encountered spout sheer nonsense it is best to tell him adios! You need all the support you can get and he certainly did not give you that impression. There are many books I believe to be of more help than this poor misguided medical quack. Besides here in this group are so many wonderful people who are going through the same sh...t, that perhaps this is the place for you to come and be comforted. My mother had a wonderful saying: " You never eat the soup as hot as it is served " I too do not post often but read a lot. Not for lack of interest but for lack of time. Thank you for being so open and posting this " miracle cure " Disgard it immediately and keep smiling. tender hugs for you. rev. corry Fatal Fibromyalgia > Hi Folks: > I never post. I am always a lurker but I thought this > might be worth posting. I have been a total wreck > since I went to an othopedic surgeon for my > osteoporosis last Friday for a follow-up. He told me > that my x-rays were terrible but that HE COULDN'T HELP > ME. He told me to go to a rheumatologist. He also > leaned over to me closely and in a stage whisper > proclaimed, " And of course, you DO know that Fibro is > FATAL! " Then he proceeded to write down the name of > a book he recommended for me called " What Doctors > Don't Tell You About Fibromyalgia " . He didn't know > the name of the author. Well, that pretty much made > my day. It also pretty much blew away whatever hope I > ever had of watching my daughter grow up. Feedback? > Severely depressed in California, > Lynne > > > __________________________________________________ > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 7, 2002 Report Share Posted May 7, 2002 LOL....I feel better now..you girls are GREAT!!!!! Hugs, Lynne --- hypatia_of_egypt hypatia_of_egypt@...> wrote: > Dear Lynne, > > I double that...sock that creep twice! How > scandalous! > > I would be happy to break a nail as I punched his > lights out! > > ~~~~ > > __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 7, 2002 Report Share Posted May 7, 2002 Thank you Corry...I am much better now..thanks to all of the wonderful posts...and yes, this group is the best medicine for my Fibro..it really is! I am not buying into that doctor's line of negative crap and will continue to live my life in the fullest and most positive way possible. Hugs to All, Lynne --- Grieta Stuart gstuart@...> wrote: > dear Lynne > I am so sorry to hear about this doctor'as > incensitivity! I have never ever > heard that FMS is fatal! Then life itself could be > considered fatal. That > is such hogwash it burns my.... well you know what I > mean. __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 7, 2002 Report Share Posted May 7, 2002 Thank you Corry...I am much better now..thanks to all of the wonderful posts...and yes, this group is the best medicine for my Fibro..it really is! I am not buying into that doctor's line of negative crap and will continue to live my life in the fullest and most positive way possible. Hugs to All, Lynne --- Grieta Stuart gstuart@...> wrote: > dear Lynne > I am so sorry to hear about this doctor'as > incensitivity! I have never ever > heard that FMS is fatal! Then life itself could be > considered fatal. That > is such hogwash it burns my.... well you know what I > mean. __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 7, 2002 Report Share Posted May 7, 2002 Thank you Corry...I am much better now..thanks to all of the wonderful posts...and yes, this group is the best medicine for my Fibro..it really is! I am not buying into that doctor's line of negative crap and will continue to live my life in the fullest and most positive way possible. Hugs to All, Lynne --- Grieta Stuart gstuart@...> wrote: > dear Lynne > I am so sorry to hear about this doctor'as > incensitivity! I have never ever > heard that FMS is fatal! Then life itself could be > considered fatal. That > is such hogwash it burns my.... well you know what I > mean. __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 7, 2002 Report Share Posted May 7, 2002 I would have done more than punch his lights out if I knew that I could have gotten away with it!!!! I am STILL angry..but don't believe what he said anymore. Thanks to everyone for your super helpful feedback:) Love, Lynne --- Anne Scarborough annedmj@...> wrote: > I cannot believe a doctor told you that!!! I have > never, ever, been told that FM is fatal...I find > that to be total bullshit!!! I think you should > have punched that doctors lights out. Jerk w/ a > capital J! > Fatal Fibromyalgia > > > Hi Folks: > I never post. I am always a lurker but I thought > this > might be worth posting. I have been a total wreck > since I went to an othopedic surgeon for my > osteoporosis last Friday for a follow-up. He told > me > that my x-rays were terrible but that HE COULDN'T > HELP > ME. He told me to go to a rheumatologist. He > also > leaned over to me closely and in a stage whisper > proclaimed, " And of course, you DO know that Fibro > is > FATAL! " Then he proceeded to write down the name > of > a book he recommended for me called " What Doctors > Don't Tell You About Fibromyalgia " . He didn't > know > the name of the author. Well, that pretty much > made > my day. It also pretty much blew away whatever > hope I > ever had of watching my daughter grow up. > Feedback? > Severely depressed in California, > Lynne > > > __________________________________________________ > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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