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Originally Posted by lizardlady
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 - $$$$$) this one is content with seeing me once a year as long as I don't have any problems. The other one had me in every 3-4 months. I always felt like it was more related to bringing money into the practice than it was any health concerns.
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My PCP has similar thoughts on Fibro. He is always looking to see what else could be causing the pain and to see if there is something else. The last time he sent me to a new doctor and they found Lupus after 3 doctors didn't before, and now it's showing up on blood work. The Rheumy's agree I prob have both.. but with extremities of flairs they said
"it deffo was something more" , and it's honestly good to have a doctor look for it all and want to keep looking for answers (as long as they are supportive and trying to treat the fibro and not demising it..) then a doctor whom will just hand you pain meds and not speak with you at all about the pain.
Hopefully your new PCP will bring in helpful insight help you.. and not in it for all the $$$