Need Good Fibro Doc In Nashville, TN Or Surrounding Towns

Symptoms & Treatments Physician Recommendations (Positive Review Only)
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Does anyone know of a good Fibromyalgia doctor in Nashville, TN or the surrounding towns (Madison, Goodlettsville, Hendersonville, Hermitage, Mt. Juliet, Brentwood, Franklin, etc.)?

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Hi Cotton,

I found my Rheumy by going to the sites below. Let me know if this doesn’t help. Vitals you can read reviews (what I like to do before scheduling an appointment). Good luck.

http://www.healthgrades.com/provider-search-directory/search?q=Rheumatology&prof.type=provider&search.type=&entityCode=&method=&loc=Nashville+TN&pt=&isNeighborhood=false&locType=false&locIsSolrCity=false#prem=&sortby=bestmatch&q=Rheumatology&prof.type=provider&search.type=&entityCode=&method=&loc=Nashville+TN&pt=&isNeighborhood=false&locType=false&locIsSolrCity=false&f.cond=PS863/F/Fibromyalgia%7C270&pagenumber=1

http://www.vitals.com/rheumatologists/tn/nashville

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Hello,

Can't help you with recommending a good Doc, as I live in UK. But I also was diagnosed by a rheumatologist, who agrred with what my Doc was doing, and sent me back to him to manage my treatment. I think this is fairly common for your Doc to manage this condition, at least in UK it is. So important to get a good Doc, I think. Good luck.

Take care, Anne

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AnneV said:

Hello,

Can't help you with recommending a good Doc, as I live in UK. But I also was diagnosed by a rheumatologist, who agrred with what my Doc was doing, and sent me back to him to manage my treatment. I think this is fairly common for your Doc to manage this condition, at least in UK it is. So important to get a good Doc, I think. Good luck.

Take care, Anne

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cottonblossom said: Thanks, Anne!



AnneV said:

Hello,

Can't help you with recommending a good Doc, as I live in UK. But I also was diagnosed by a rheumatologist, who agrred with what my Doc was doing, and sent me back to him to manage my treatment. I think this is fairly common for your Doc to manage this condition, at least in UK it is. So important to get a good Doc, I think. Good luck.

Take care, Anne

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Deb said:

Hi,Cottonblossom! I'm in the same boat as you; I was diagnosed by a rheumatologist in Nashville last year in March. He very obviously doesn't really believe in FMS as a REAL illness even though he diagnosed me with it! In fact, he said I should see my PCP for treatment for it in the future. My PCP does a reasonable job but if you find a good FMS doctor in Nashville, I would love to know. Hope you have a great weekend! HUGS from Deb
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Thanks, Deb!

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Quilter's Way said:

Hi Cotton,

I found my Rheumy by going to the sites below. Let me know if this doesn't help. Vitals you can read reviews (what I like to do before scheduling an appointment). Good luck.

http://www.healthgrades.com/provider-search-directory/search?q=Rheu...

http://www.vitals.com/rheumatologists/tn/nashville
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Thanks, Quilter's Way!

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My primary put me with the rheumy I have. From what I’ve read of you can find a woman that would be a plus. Vanderbilt could be a huge help as they might be doing research. Wouldn’t hurt to ask. Good luck. I’m in North Carolina. And found a good one and i bet Nashville has lots of good docs. Just another challenge for us! Good luck and blessings.

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Hi cottonblossom

My rheumy treats my lupus but not my fibro she sent me to my primary doctor to treat it. It took 6 months to make the diagnoses. When you call make sure to ask if they treat fibro my doctor was listed as a fibro doctor on one site and when I ask her she checked it and had her profile removed from the site. Some primary doctors will send you to a rheumy to make the diagnoses and to rule out other things. Let us know if you find someone.

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Hi Cottonblossom, I suggest going to a Chronic Pain or Fibromyalgia support group. Ask the members which doctors they have found that are good at treating fibromyalgia. Through their experience you could find a good doctor. I found mine that way.

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I am in Nashville too - so if you find someone good. PLEASE let me know!!

I have been to the intragrative health center at Vandy and liked them. They sent me to a rheumatologist, which honestly, I was not super impressed with. As Anne (from the UK) said, I think they seem to have the rheumatologist diagnose and then PCP treat. I haven't been super impressed with anything so far... However, I have found some amazing support services in Nashville - a massage therapist who has been a miracle worker, a chiropractor/acupuncturist (he combines the two, which I think is awesome), a community acupuncture place and others.

So - if you need additional services, let me know. Good luck!!!!

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I can recommend rheumatologist Dr. Kevin Myers at Vanderbilt Medical Center. I have used him for five+ years. He will take the time to give a correct diagnosis and weed through all the many symptoms.

There is another rheumatologist you should stay alway from that has at least two offices in the area. I will not name him here, but will say that “he is unable to look you straight in the eyes” due to an eye ailment.

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Kitty's Fibro said:

I can recommend rheumatologist Dr. Kevin Myers at Vanderbilt Medical Center. I have used him for five+ years. He will take the time to give a correct diagnosis and weed through all the many symptoms.

There is another rheumatologist you should stay alway from that has at least two offices in the area. I will not name him here, but will say that "he is unable to look you straight in the eyes" due to an eye ailment.
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cottonblossom said: Thanks, Kitty's Fibro. I will keep the name Kevin Meyers in mind. I am not familiar with the rheumatologist who has an eye ailment, and I suppose I don't need his name since you are not recommending him.



Kitty's Fibro said:

I can recommend rheumatologist Dr. Kevin Myers at Vanderbilt Medical Center. I have used him for five+ years. He will take the time to give a correct diagnosis and weed through all the many symptoms.

There is another rheumatologist you should stay alway from that has at least two offices in the area. I will not name him here, but will say that "he is unable to look you straight in the eyes" due to an eye ailment.
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Hi, Cottonblossom!
Have you found that awesome doctor yet? I may have a suggestion.
HUGS from Deb

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Deb said:

Hi, Cottonblossom!
Have you found that awesome doctor yet? I may have a suggestion.
HUGS from Deb
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cottonblossom said: No, I have not yet chosen a new rheumatologist. Which doctor would you like to suggest?



Deb said:

Hi, Cottonblossom!
Have you found that awesome doctor yet? I may have a suggestion.
HUGS from Deb
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I don’t have a suggestion for a rheumatologist, but my PCP treats my fibro ( & everything else that’s wrong with me, lol). She’s awesome but she is located in Dickson. That’s about 35 minutes from Bellvue traveling I-40 West. Is that too far?
HUGS from Deb