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Is fibromyalgia something that a regular doctor can treat, or will i need to go to a pain clinic?
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Depends on severity: Milder cases of fibromyalgia can be treated by family doctors. But, if patient has severe pain or complex pain symptoms then a consultation with a pain physician who manages fibromyalgia or a rheumatologist is more appropriate.
Answered 7/11/2013
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Anyone can treat: Anyone can treat it. Proper diagnosis may be best done by a rheumatologist or rehab medicine specialist or a neurologist.
Answered 4/23/2012
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Doctor interested?: Any primary care doctor can successfully treat #fibromyalgia if he/she is interested in this fascinating disorder. Complementary and alternative therapies are often useful.
Answered 12/26/2013
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