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jattd,
I am not a doctor, and don't know of one on this forum that specializes in Neurological symptoms. But, what you describe does not sound like ALS.
Your doctor mentioned Fibromyalgia. Have you pursued that avenue of thinking? Have you gone to a pain clinic for evaluation? There are other things besides antidepressants that can help with Fibromyalgia. Have you been to a Rheumatologist that specializes in Fibro or Rheumatoid Arthritis?
It sounds as if you are extremely anxious. If you have a disorder such as Fibro, anxiety only exacerbates the symptoms, sometimes to the point of panic (pains in the chest, etc).
Perhaps you should consider switching to a doc that specializes in pain management or rheumatology.
Again, this doesn't sound at all like ALS. I believe your pain is real, but sounds arthritic in nature. A pain clinic can help with injections to tender points to provide relief.
Good luck.
I am not a doctor, and don't know of one on this forum that specializes in Neurological symptoms. But, what you describe does not sound like ALS.
Your doctor mentioned Fibromyalgia. Have you pursued that avenue of thinking? Have you gone to a pain clinic for evaluation? There are other things besides antidepressants that can help with Fibromyalgia. Have you been to a Rheumatologist that specializes in Fibro or Rheumatoid Arthritis?
It sounds as if you are extremely anxious. If you have a disorder such as Fibro, anxiety only exacerbates the symptoms, sometimes to the point of panic (pains in the chest, etc).
Perhaps you should consider switching to a doc that specializes in pain management or rheumatology.
Again, this doesn't sound at all like ALS. I believe your pain is real, but sounds arthritic in nature. A pain clinic can help with injections to tender points to provide relief.
Good luck.