Guest guest Posted June 13, 2002 Report Share Posted June 13, 2002 Hi ! I've had my share of frustrations, too Technically, your rheumy was right. FMS and CFS are not considered " diseases " but are considered " syndromes. " Syndromes are a collection of various symptoms, to be exact. This classification does not make them any less viable. Many doctors are just as frustrated as the patients they see, and they don't have a whole lot of treatment plans to work with. Some doctors do scoff at the Internet, others do not. Perhaps you could get just a part of the bloodwork he wants done? I've been diagnosed wit fibromyalgia, but have questioned that as I don't normally have the all-over muscle pain or the tender points. I HAVE had sever fatigue and soem joint problems, among other things, and have not been to my rheumy since last Oct. he seems a nice man, but I'm not so sure he's all that interested in fibro or in trying to figure out what MY problems are Take care, in NY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 14, 2002 Report Share Posted June 14, 2002 This doctor sounds like he just cares about the money. If you went to take your car in and they advised you get the oil changed every month, you'd think they were crazy and go to another garage, right? Why do doctors think they can insist we have tests done when its not necessary. I've been told every 6 months is plenty for detecting changes. You are going to him for a service and I believe he's insisting services that are not needed! Sorry, but this type of behavior just infuriates me!!! Koala-t hugs, Cathy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 14, 2002 Report Share Posted June 14, 2002 This doctor sounds like he just cares about the money. If you went to take your car in and they advised you get the oil changed every month, you'd think they were crazy and go to another garage, right? Why do doctors think they can insist we have tests done when its not necessary. I've been told every 6 months is plenty for detecting changes. You are going to him for a service and I believe he's insisting services that are not needed! Sorry, but this type of behavior just infuriates me!!! Koala-t hugs, Cathy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 14, 2002 Report Share Posted June 14, 2002 This doctor sounds like he just cares about the money. If you went to take your car in and they advised you get the oil changed every month, you'd think they were crazy and go to another garage, right? Why do doctors think they can insist we have tests done when its not necessary. I've been told every 6 months is plenty for detecting changes. You are going to him for a service and I believe he's insisting services that are not needed! Sorry, but this type of behavior just infuriates me!!! Koala-t hugs, Cathy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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