What Type Of Doctor Treats Fibromyalgia?
What Type Of Doctor Treats Fibromyalgia?
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| What Doctors Treat Fibromyalgia?
Currently most people with fibromyalgia are treated by their primary care physician or family doctor. While some doctors are very familiar with fibromyalgia symptoms, others are not and even refuse to believe that it is a condition at all. Of course it doesn't help that there isn't a quantifiable test or X-ray that proves you have the syndrome. This widespread ignorance is the main reason why it takes the average patient 10 years to receive a diagnosis of fibromyalgia. When talking to your doctor about fibromyalgia, note if he:
Specialist Care Useful Questions Where To Find A List Of Specialists United States The Fibromyalgia Network provides a list of physician's by state, as well as information on local support groups. To get your hands on this list you need to send them a self-addressed envelope with first-class postage (business size). You need to insert a note saying that you are requesting a doctor referral list. They don't publish the information on their website because they don't have the resources to keep it updated. To get your list: United Kingdom UK Fibromyalgia is a resource with lots of useful information. They also have a listing of doctors who treat fibromyalgia and have been recommended by patients. You can see this list on their website. Canada Co-Cure Project is a volunteer organization that shares information about chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia. They have a recommended doctors list. You can find details on their website: www.co-cure.org. Related Articles Take our symptom quiz: What are the symptoms of fibromyalgia? • Need more information? See: Fibromyalgia Guide Back To Homepage: Womens Health Questions
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