The end??

[apple]

I have been searching for the CURE for my anxiety for 17 years.  I have finally gotten a new diagnosis of Fibromyalgia and some new meds.  It has cut my anxiety to such a small amount.  Addressing the major symptoms has proved to be very beneficial.

However,  I have read so many different point of views with this illness, I find it easier to say muscle disorder because there is no actual clinical description for Fibro.  There are too many different theories of what fibro is.  Yes it seems to be that it is just a name for a group of symptoms.  I actually think that anxiety is also just a group of symptoms.  Anything with no known cause or cure, or too many illnesses that include all these symptoms, with no tests to narrow it down to anything specific.

I have gotten no help from my GP or my Rheumy.  I have been told that there is no cure, no pain meds will help, and that I just have to learn how to live with it.     Maybe by the time I have grandkids...they WILL have some answers and treatments.

I have no doctors left to see. And my doctors are not willing to test me for other illnesses that may be causing my fibro and anxiety.  I feel like I have    HIT A BRICK WALL

In order to see any more specialists that will help me...I need to get a referral from my doctor.     As if he will give me one...he wont even test my hormone levels (as this is reported to be one of the "should be tests".  Neither My GP or my rheumatologist will do any tests.

What gives??!!...I am NOT one for giving up..however how do I continue to search for answers when the walls comes up?

[itsmeesindee]

Is trying a new GP an option for you Apple?

Cin

[apple]

What a simple answer  I love it!!  Cin..it is an option I'm afraid of.   

I live in a very small town...I would need to travel to get a new GP.  I could...I just hate travelling into the big city.  One of my  BIG anxiety triggers.  another excuse isn't it??...maybe I'm also the one putting up a brick wall.

I did see a chiropractor for the first time today.     I was very axious by the time I got there, in the next town over.  He was very thorough.  The part of my back that hurts today was relieved by him.  Altho I am skinny and small...have no doubt, I do not crack easily...he was huffing and puffing in the end.  I am one VERY TENSE person.  He couldn't accomplished some of what he wanted to.  I hope to compliment this treatment with deep tissue massage therapy.  Here's hoping it works...

Apparently a lot of my anxiety attacks are brought on by the chronic pain I suffer.   

[Rocket90]

Who gave the diagnosis of the Fibro?

[ladyK]

I am also a sufferer of chronic pain although not from fibromyaglia.  I have tendinitis in both of my elbows and for two years I was in constant, throbbing pain.  It was painful to tuck in my own pockets, picking anything up was impossible.  I know it didn't help with depression, that's for sure.  One of elbows has now healed but the other is resisting although at least I can use my arm. The anxiety and depression from the tendinitis has diminished greatly...not being in pain is so nice!


Hope you're pain free soon!

[Knightsaber]

I've been diagnosed with it too.  I take nothing for it, there is nothing to take  :)

I also have to deal with never getting any sort of medical tests, as soon as I appear for my appointments, I am dismissed with 'anxiety/fibro'. 

It's incredibly frustrating, especially when you have non-pain symptoms of something that are acutely frightening, which I'm currently dealing with.  I have to wait until April to see a new GP, thanks to my insurance dropping me due to my 'excessive health anxiety'.  Apparently I'm wasting their money.

I dunno what to do either.  If you find something, let me know  :)

[itsmeesindee]

Apple,

I can empathize with you.  I constantly have back and neck pain.  I have this damn internal vibration that won't go away and pins and needles and numbness that move around my body.  It seems that they have ruled out the more serious diseases (MS, ALS, PD) however I still do not know what is causing it and can't get any info out of my Docs.  It is very frustrating and scary not knowing what I have and what is causing it.  I find it very depressing.  On the good side my anxiety is under control so I can thank God for that. 

Anway I just wanted you to know that I can kind of understand what you are going through and am here for you if you ever want to talk.  I hope that you can find some answers and peace soon.

Cin

[apple]

I guess chronic pain comes in many different ways huh. 

Rocket, my Rhematologist diagnosed me with 16/18 points.  I do have it. 

LadyK, so glad to hear you are not in so much pain anymore!!    I hope you continue to get better. 

Knightsaber,  Are you on any meds at all? For anxiety or pain?  I take cyclobenzaprine (px muscle relaxer) and it helps me have a good rest at night.  If I do find other answers I'll be sure to drop you a line.   

Cin, I'm so happy your anxiety is still under control.    I totally get not knowing whats wrong.  I pray you get your answer...at least then you can deal with it and know what your dealing with.

So advanced we are in the medical field...yet so much unknown.  errr.....

Thanks guys for being here

[Rocket90]

Apple - -

If the doctor gave you a diagnosis, why isn't he helping you through the process?  I understand there is no cure, but there are certainly some medications that can alleviate the symptoms.  You should really look into his treatment, or lack there of.

Take care.

[Great Alfred]

   Hey Apple im sent a pipe to my sister she suffer's from Fibro herself I asked her for some link's and helpful tip's ill post soon'ish :) Hang in there

              Shaloom