Rheumatologist

The rheumatologist had a cancellation so I am heading there now. Praying for answers!

Diagnosis confirmed. Classic Fibromyalgia.

It is so strange. I have "known" that the diagnosis was going to be Fibromyalgia before I went to the rheumatologist. I thought I was prepared to hear the doctor verbalize this diagnosis, but I was stunned when he actually said it. He does not want to start me on medication yet. He wants to get the sleep apnea treated first to see how I respond to that (waiting for the insurance company to approve that). He is also having some more blood work done. My C Reactive Protein was more than double the upper limits of what they should be. He also diagnosed me with Myositis, although we didn't discuss it.
Now that I KNOW, I will have to read back through all the Fibro 101 info to really get as good an understanding as possible about Fibromyalgia and what to expect, and how to work through it and live a full life. I am so glad that you are all here.

Thanks for the support, Michael.

Tammy

Michael1968 said...
Peanut
Happy you know for sure what your working with... Sorry you have to, but I love the fact that you know you can and will have a full and productive life despite the diagnosis. You rock!!!
Take care
Michael

Joy,

I have had several sleep studies in the past, but then had no insurance for follow up. And I dream ALL night. So I am never rested. LOL. I had a problem with the wires. They made me feel claustrophobic.

couchtater said...
The sleep study is not too bad. The most aggrevating part is being wired up and trying to get comfortable.

I love my cpap. I get to dream again and feel more rested.