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Feeling at my wits end with Chronic Pain and Fibromyalgia
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Thank you for your insights. I have recently been diagnosed with OA and am trying to find my way through it all. I live in a rural area and do not feel the recommendations have been very specific to my needs, so this is very helpful in my journey.
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@migizii Welcome from one country person to another.
Some people would say I live in a rural area, 7 miles from the closest town, pop. 8000. But we moved here from a truly rural area, 120 miles to Walmart, in a town of 247. It's a whole different world living in remote places. There's rural and there's REALLY rural.
What challenges do you face with being rural with OA? Limited # of specialists within driving distance? Have you ever considered online access to doctors? There are so many options out there that we never dreamed of 20 years ago. I use the internet any time I want to know more about a medication or an illness. Right here in Mayo Connect is a wealth of information, and I really appreciate reading what other people have found that worked (or didn't work) for them. And it helps to know that you aren't the only person who has your particular symptoms.
Jim