question for fibromyalgia sufferers

[Tiggeroo]

I have been having some really bad health issues. The dr. wants to say IBS but I have alot of other symptoms. I have very bad pain in my hips on each side, in my lower back, in the tops of my butt, my neck shoulders, and alot of times my whole back and ribs hurt. I see that fibromyalgia can also come with IBS. Could this be a possible ezplanation? If so how do I find a dr to help me with it? The anti-spasmodic meds they gave me help the stomach symptoms but not any of the others.

 

[phorsenuf]

Fibro...ugh! Can't stand it!
Best thing to do is to see a Rheumatologist(sp?). They will do some blood work to rule out anyhting else, like Lupus. If you can, get in to see one but find out first if they treat fibro. While it is being more recognized as a real condition there are still some out there that poo-poo it.

I was diagnosed with it because they originally thought I had lupus. That has been ruled out (for now, they still check on a regular basis).

Good-luck, let us know how you make out!

 

[mickeyboat]

I have been having some really bad health issues. The dr. wants to say IBS but I have alot of other symptoms. I have very bad pain in my hips on each side, in my lower back, in the tops of my butt, my neck shoulders, and alot of times my whole back and ribs hurt. I see that fibromyalgia can also come with IBS. Could this be a possible ezplanation? If so how do I find a dr to help me with it? The anti-spasmodic meds they gave me help the stomach symptoms but not any of the others.

MIL was diagnosed while undergoing treatment for breast cancer. Just what she needed! From what I remember, there isn't really a definitive test to diagnose it, but it it kind of a "well, we've rueld out everything else, so this is what it must be."

Insist on someone taking your suspicions seriously! A rheumatologist is a great idea. I remember MIL's Dr. suggesting light exercise (walking) to relieve some of the pain.

I hope you are feeling better soon.

Denae

 

[Judy from Boise]

I think your guess might be very accurate. I would also talkot everyone and get good personal refferals for a chiropractor and massage therapist. Both will become "key" players in your quality of life plan!Are you also having trouble sleeping? If so make sure you get a good med for that ASAP!