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Fibromyalgia..Is It an autoimmune disease?
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Thanks…that’s helpful. I’ve read where some orthopedists refuse to do knee surgery on fibro folks because the outcomes are “iffy”. Then I’ve read one report that says the opposite. After my primary care Dr died, I tried to find a new one with MDVIP, a nationwide concierge network (the extra attention was worth the money). However, the only MDVIP dr taking patients in my area refused anyone with a fibro diagnosis! I’ve just not had luck finding someone who gets this issue. You’re in my thoughts as you fight breast cancer - that’s worrisome for sure. I had melanoma diagnosed last year, but caught it in time. Had surgery, took a golf ball size chunk from my leg, but good cure rate. I do have a great dermatologist - she, too, had breast cancer a few years back, but is back doing everything she once did.
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Did you know you can look up doctors in your area on Google and sort based on reviews? Look at the doctors with 4 or more stars and see if they're taking new cases. I think there are Yelp reviews and reddit too. A lot of doctors can be contacted by email to see if they take fibro cases. You will have to work with them closely to help you with pain meds and LOTS of physical therapy! Do you see a Rheumatologist? Mine is a wonderful (young, not near retirement) and he works with my Primary (also young) to get me the right combination of meds. Lyrica (pregabalin) along with muscle relaxants have really made a difference for me. I'm going to see my primary in November for my annual physical and was planning on asking her about Cymbalta (duloxetine). I've read it can also help with fibromyalgia. Take care, LB
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jakefix82, I am facing shoulder replacement when the injections stop working and then knee replacement for the same reason.
My surgeon told me that fibromyalgia patients take longer to heal....I totally agree with that. Every surgery I have had since being diagnosed with Fibro, I am about a month behind in the healing process.
Blessings....