Grrrrrrrrrrr

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I'm so discusted with my last doctor's appt. I go to a clinic where there are Interns. I really loved my doctor; she really listened to what I had to say. Well, this last time she made a comment about Fibromyalgia and it was really nothing more than having depression. The pain is manufactured by depression. I was livid. I have several past injuries that also cause much pain for me. She kept bringing up that the school of thought for all these interns was if you fixed the depression; no more pain. She made a comment about medication; I butted in and looked right in her eyes and said I am so tired of being doctor's f'ing guinea pig. I have tried over 20 something medications that did not work for me. I am so tired of fighting with doctors over medications. Yes I get that with the pain we deal with there is some depression but hey; it's normal. Of course it will bring us down; that's a given. Fibromyalgia is tough!!! When she asked where is your pain? I say every where it travels; then I get a look of disbelief. Oh yes I am going to be finding a doctor. I will be interviewing them. After all these years dealing with this fibro; I need a doctor on my side who will help me fight this pain away or get it more manageable. I am still willing to try something new in the market but so far lyrica, cymbalta, etc. No way...No more of those..When I talked to her about the newest symptoms I am getting; they were dismissed. I always bring up this site when she says oh that isn't part of Fibromyalgia; I beg to differ..If these interns could read all the discussions and blogs on this site; just maybe they could learn about it...but the new school of thought is fibromyalgia is just a depression that causes pain. grrrrrrrrr

Sorry for the rant..this was hard to write; the fibro fog was having fun with my thinking process and getting my fingers to type...lol

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I am SO sorry you had to deal with a MD nonbeliever!!! I live in a tiny town & I have thankfully found an MD who believes, I even gave him this site to look at & get some ideas. I told him I know he is a very busy person but if he finds some time somewhere to give this site a try. When I lived in a bigger city I chose a teaching MD's office mostly because fresh out of medical school meant for me the newest opportunities & ideas of medical knowledge. Hope you can find yourself a good MD!!! M

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Hi Sissy, I am sorry you had this experience. I am proud of you however for standing up for yourself in a good way. I agree, it sounds like it is time to look for a new doctor. I think it is great you are going to interview them about Fibro, good to have a plan ahead of time. Hang in there and keep us updated on how you are doing. Hugs!! Michelle

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Hello Sissy,

I can understand your anger completely. It is sometimes difficult to believe there are Docs out there who still dismiss this condition as this...or that. The answer is nobody knows for sure, despite lots of research etc. But good for you that you stood up to her. My experience that nothing works completely, and we should use a range of things, not loads of meds tho, to lead the best life we can. Just recently I have been referred to a pain management clinic, and they have said they don't use meds because nothing completely works. So good luck to you and hope you get a good Doc.

Take care, Anne