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@jboseck23

I have a major Spinal Surgery scheduled in a couple of days. From my previous surgical experiences, hospitalists seem much more reluctant to treat pain, even surgical pain, when a patient carries a diagnosis of Fibromyalgia.

Any tips on how to help navigate through this situation, and yet still advocate for myself when my pain is not controlled?

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Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | Apr 30 10:16am

@jboseck23, great question about navigating pain with a diagnosis of fibromyalgia. I invite you to follow the Fibromyalgia support group and post your question as a new discussion there:
- Fibromyalgia Support Group https://connect.mayoclinic.org/group/fibromyalgia/

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Becky, Volunteer Mentor | @becsbuddy | Apr 30 7:04pm

@jboseck23 What I always did when I was first diagnosed, with my new and unusual brain autoimmune disease, was to take a scholarly, legit article from a researcher at a reputable hospital with me or mail it in advance. Always got their attention! And, maybe talk to your surgeon in advance, and ask him to leave a specific order for the hospitalists about pain medication. Hope you have great luck in your future with medical care!

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