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I saw a new primary care doc yesterday for a "get to know you" appointment. I asked her what her thoughts on fibro were. She asked what I meant. I told her I was going to be blunt, that I know some docs don't believe in fibro. She said she has some other patients who are diagnosed with fibro, but she always questions if there can be another cause for the pain. I pointed out that I was tested out the ying yang before I got the diagnosis. She said she didn't see any reason to put me through the tests again. Also said she does not prescribe narcotics - period. Seems she and I are on the same page with "treatment." I can't take Lyrica or Savalla. I won't take and she won't prescribe narcotics. I'm going to continue as I have, treating my symptoms as they come up.
I also like that she scheduled me for a full physical in a couple of weeks, with a blood draw for a full panel before then. I haven't had a physical in a couple of years, so have no problem with her wanting me to have one. And unlike my last primary care who ordered tests like a demon (she belonged to a practice that did the testing - $$$$$) this one is content with seeing me once a year as long as I don't have any problems. The other one had me in every 3-4 months. I always felt like it was more related to bringing money into the practice than it was any health concerns.
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