ChinaCat
Member
- Joined
- Jun 21, 2017
- Messages
- 20
- Reason
- DX FIBRO
- Diagnosis
- 05/2017
- Country
- US
- State
- IL
Hey all,
I saw a rhuematoid dr twice, and I have decided to see a different rheumatoid doctor. Not necessarily for a 2nd diagnostic opinion, as I can say with probably 85% certainty that I have fibromyalgia. Rather, I want to see if she can provide more insight and a better treatment plan than my first doctor.
My PCP prescribed me Cymbalta first while I was waiting to get into the 1st Rheum Dr. The 1st rheum dr prescribed me a bunch of other meds - gabapentin, meloxicam... I just felt like i was taking too many pills!
Honestly, all I want is my Cymbalta, Tramadol as needed, and a small amount of muscle relaxers to have on hand in the event I get a flare up (my flares come in the form of upper back spasms and I can't move).
Any advice or suggestions of what to tell my doctor when I go in? I always feel very rushed. I want them to get a good idea of what I've been going through, what I've done to try and fix it, and what I want to do going forward. I remember someone saying they make a list for the doctor to read later and put in the chart. Any other ideas?
thanks,
CC
I saw a rhuematoid dr twice, and I have decided to see a different rheumatoid doctor. Not necessarily for a 2nd diagnostic opinion, as I can say with probably 85% certainty that I have fibromyalgia. Rather, I want to see if she can provide more insight and a better treatment plan than my first doctor.
My PCP prescribed me Cymbalta first while I was waiting to get into the 1st Rheum Dr. The 1st rheum dr prescribed me a bunch of other meds - gabapentin, meloxicam... I just felt like i was taking too many pills!
Honestly, all I want is my Cymbalta, Tramadol as needed, and a small amount of muscle relaxers to have on hand in the event I get a flare up (my flares come in the form of upper back spasms and I can't move).
Any advice or suggestions of what to tell my doctor when I go in? I always feel very rushed. I want them to get a good idea of what I've been going through, what I've done to try and fix it, and what I want to do going forward. I remember someone saying they make a list for the doctor to read later and put in the chart. Any other ideas?
thanks,
CC