Diagnosed - Kind Of!

[MBarbee]

Hi,

I went to my rheumatologist today and got two diagnosis. She said that I definitely have fibromyalgia(which I know nothing about) and possible Lupus. I have several of the symptoms for Lupus plus a positive ANA Direct. She ordered more blood work (6 tubes) and wants me to come back as soon as she gets the results.

I guess I am relieved in a way since I now have a partial diagnosis. I wasn't expecting the fibromyalgia though. She said that Lupus and Fibromyalgia sometimes go hand in hand.

WEll, now I'm off to go find information about fibromyalgia.

Take care everyone.
Mary Ann

[AnM]

Hey Mary Ann,

I'm sorry to hear of your dx. (diagnosis)! But, u will get a lot of support here. Many of us do have Fibro. along w/ our Lupus.

She did do the pressure points test, right?

I'm glad u may be getting somewhere, though w/ more answers possibly soon, regarding the poss. Lupus.

Here's a good sire for Fibro. info. and such. http://www.fibrohugs.com/index.php

Keep us updated. I wish u the best. Take care,
Alicia :coffee: :flowers:

[raggedyann1]

Mary Ann,

It sounds like your doctor is being thorough and is on top of things. Fibromyalgia can cover other lupus symptoms because often times your body aches all over. I have lupus and fibro (and some other stuff) and once my fibro was controlled it was easier for my rheumy and for me to explain where I was hurting. I think it is like 30% of lupus patients have fibro, it could be higher as that data isfrom 5 years ago.

What medication did she start you on for the fibro?

Let us know how things go.

Take care,
Karen

[MBarbee]

Thank you for the website about fibro. Yes, my doctor did do the pressure point tests. I almost jumped off the table at some points. She started me on Ultram for pain. I haven't picked it up yet so I don't know how well it works. I am glad that I found her and she is being thorough. I feel totally confident in her too. She seems like a really nice doctor. She took the time to listen to me even when I repeated myself, because I couldn't remember what I told her. I also brought pictures of my face when it is really red and that helped her some.

Thanks for all the information and support that goes on here. This is a great place to come when you are scared and need some encouragement.

Mary Ann

[mamascan]

It's nice to meet you. Seems like you and your doc have made a real connection. Great for you. Good docs are so very hard to come by.
Welcome to our site.

Michelle

[Jen79]

:welcome: I am glad that you are getting answers to your problems and you have a good doctor. That is very important that you/doctor have a good relationship and he/she is knowledgeble. :love: