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Mayo Clinic's Fibromyalgia Clinic

Fibromyalgia | Last Active: Mar 22 10:53am | Replies (39)

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@jharsh

I spent 8 days at the Rochester Clinic in 2015. This included a variety of tests, fibro diagnosis and a 2 day class on self management. It was extremely overwhelming. I can tell you that they will never recommend meds as primary treatment and you will absolutely have to manage the condition yourself. This is their approach and truly the best way to be as healthy as possible. I talked to a friend that just went through the class and found it extremely helpful. It is not the end all, rather the tools needed to manage better. I live 7 hours from the clinic and opted to pursue an appointment with complementary and integrative medicine. It was an hour spent getting some advice and also adding to the resources I need going forward. I'm still learning and they are extremely helpful to identify solid options for me to pursue. I'm building a team of professionals around me at home with their direction. I wouldn't hesitate to go to the class and am considering myself.

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Can you share what doctor you seen? I am scheduled with Maria Poirier which some of the reviews online were not good. I am nervous about this visit and hoping to at least put a reason to why i have constant pains if it is fibro. I do not want to be pushed onto meds if possible some doctors are quick to push medications vs therapy's.