Fibromyalgia..Is It an autoimmune disease?

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.

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....

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.