Question 1

are there any doctor's that treat fibromyalgia in the nyc area? , i just need someone for pain management.dr who was treating me has decided to teach.

Accepted Answer

Contact NFA: Often the best physician recommendations for your area come from local support groups. The National Fibromyalgia Association offers a support group directory listing fibromyalgia support groups throughout the U.S. Also National Fibromyalgia Association: http://www.fmaware.org/

Question 2

are drugs prescribed for long-term pain management addictive? i was diagnosed with fibromyalgia and i'm a little worried that i'll end up addicted to whatever pain medication the doctor puts me on.

Accepted Answer

Addiction : Addiction is always a potential risk with any opioid medication (i.e. Hydrocodone, tramadol, oxycodone, et cetera). That said, each person's risk of addiction is variable, depending on a number of factors, including any past drug or alcohol abuse, prior problems with prescription medications and family history of addiction (this would only be a partial list).  I would highly suggest you discuss your concerns with your prescribing doctor.  Good luck!

Question 3

how can i cope with fibromyalgia when doc wants me off narcotics?

Accepted Answer

See details: Have you tried the approved meds such as Lyrica, Savella, (milnacipran) Cymbalta or gabapentin? If you have failed these meds and have relied on narcotics for a while, you may want to consult with a pain specialist.

Question 4

what are doctor-recommended strategies for helping fibromyalgia symptoms?

Accepted Answer

See details: Aerobic activity can be very helpful. There are specific meds for fibromyalgia that can be very helpful (gabapentin, lyrica, savella, (milnacipran) cymbalta). Beware of doctors who try to tell you that fibromyalgia can be treated with supplements or that it is related to hyper extensible joints or increased elasticity of soft tissue.

Question 5

i have lupus. my doctor diagnosed me w/ fibromyalgia also. are the two related?

Accepted Answer

Increased incidence: There is an increased incidence of fibromyalgia in people with autoimmune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis and lupus.

Question 6

he acts like im crazy. should i tell all my symptoms if my doctor diagnoses fibromyalgia?

Accepted Answer

Yes: As physicians, we need to know all of your symptoms since some may not be associated with fibromyalgia and we do not want to miss any other medical problems that could be treated differently for example.

Question 7

at home and with my doctor.can you suggest some inexpensive home remedies for fibromyalgia pain?

Accepted Answer

Not much available: There are really no home remedies for fm  other than aerobic exercising and better handling of stress.

Question 8

could the pain of fibromyalgia concentrates just in shoulders &the upper back.my doctor told me it's fibro but i want to be sure.please help..?

Accepted Answer

Probably not: The most common definition of fibromyalgia is pain on both sides of the body, in both the upper and lower portions of the body in total at a minimum of 11/18 discrete points as well as sleep problems. What you describe sounds more like a neck or muscular problem.

Question 9

a doctor told my 20 year old son he may have fibromyalgia. he was told to find a primary doctor. which area of practice should that doctor be in?

Accepted Answer

Almost any: There are several that could help from primary care, family medicine, physical medicine and rehabilitation, pain medicine, neurologist, rheumatologist, internal medicine or psychiatrist.  Stay safe!

Question 10

can fibromyalgia feel like flu? i dont have pain, just the gross flu feeling all over, i get it often. rheum. doc thinks fibromyalgia after exams

Accepted Answer

Fibromyalgia: FM is a generalized systemic condition that is characterized by widespread aching or pain throughout the body, notably in the weight bearing muscles. No single treatment is completely effective in controlling FM and treatment is largely empirical. The tender points injections is one of the treatment modalities and very efficient one. Good luck.

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Are there any doctor's that treat fibromyalgia in the nyc area? , i just need someone for pain management.dr who was treating me has decided to teach.

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Are drugs prescribed for long-term pain management addictive? i was diagnosed with fibromyalgia and i'm a little worried that i'll end up addicted to whatever pain medication the doctor puts me on.

A member asked:

How can i cope with fibromyalgia when doc wants me off narcotics?

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What are doctor-recommended strategies for helping fibromyalgia symptoms?

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I have lupus. my doctor diagnosed me w/ fibromyalgia also. are the two related?

A member asked:

He acts like im crazy. should i tell all my symptoms if my doctor diagnoses fibromyalgia?

A member asked:

At home and with my doctor.can you suggest some inexpensive home remedies for fibromyalgia pain?

A member asked:

Could the pain of fibromyalgia concentrates just in shoulders &the upper back.my doctor told me it's fibro but i want to be sure.please help..?

A member asked:

A doctor told my 20 year old son he may have fibromyalgia. he was told to find a primary doctor. which area of practice should that doctor be in?

A member asked:

Can fibromyalgia feel like flu? i dont have pain, just the gross flu feeling all over, i get it often. rheum. doc thinks fibromyalgia after exams

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