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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?

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Dr. Patrick Tapia answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

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!

Answered 12/19/2013

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Dr. Randy Baker answered

Specializes in Holistic Medicine

Holistic Medicine: Many with fibromyalgia have undiagnosed lyme; it's important to rule it out ; most tests are inaccurate! many also have suboptimal thyroid ; adrenal function etc. Most docs focus only on treating symptoms, whereas a holistic doc will explore ; treat the underlying causes. See http://bit.Ly/19pettq ; http://www.Endfatigue.Com/ ; http://www.Fibronol.Com/clinical_test.Html.

Answered 11/5/2014

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