Q: how do I find a doctor who specializes in the treatment of fibromyalgia
I would check out the excellent FM section on the Health Central Website which is hosted by Karen Richards, one of the co-founders of the National Fibromyalgia Association (NFA).
http://www.healthcentral.com/chronic-pain/fibromyalgia.html
I would also go to the NFA's website. You may be able to get direct information from their website or you may be able to get information from one of the many local support groups they assist.
http://www.fmaware.org/site/PageServer
Getting a good doctor is very important for the treatment of FM. Good luck!
See a Rheumatologist. They specialize in Rheumatoid Arthritis, Lupus and because the symptoms are so closely related to the latter, they, also, diagnose and treat Fibromyalgia patients.
i am so frustrated i feel like the drs i have seen think i am a nutcase because the tests they have done come back neg except for a lot of blood tests that show signs of lupus ms or fm they ruled out lupus so they gave me pills that made me feel like a zombie i couldnt function i need a dr that will give me a diagnosis and steer me to the help i need can you help me please
I want to find a doctor who specializes in threating fbromyalgia in my area. Can you gve me names of doctors? I live in the 35901 area code.
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