Hi there;
Usually I am on the RSD site but have a question for this forum. What type of physician is the most common that diagnoses Fibromyalgia? Years ago I was having major aches, headaches and such and went to a dr (can't remember who or what type he was) and he diagnosed me with Fibro. I was a little hesitant with the diagnoses and had other medical issues thru the years so never really followed thru with it. Over the years I also had ups and downs with the symptoms - but nothing severe. Now I have had a knee replacement a year ago which did not go well and ended up with RSD also in the knee. I have not regained the movement of my knee and the pain of the RSD is not helping. But for the last 3-4 months I have had terrible aching in my feet, hands and arms mainly. It feels like a really bad case of flu - but worse. I can bearly walk (besides my knee issue) in the am when I get up. I usually go and take a hot shower for about 15 minutes which helps some. The pinpoints on my wrists, elbows and feet hurt like anything when I push on them. I dont think the RSD has spread - its a different type of pain. I have a feeling I might have fibro - but not sure who I should go to. Right now I have a Pain Management doc and an Ortho (but looking for a new one at the moment). I have been tested lately for Rhematoid Arthritis - but it was negative although the blood tests showed my inflamation level was high. Between this and the RSD - I am trying to keep moving - but the pain is keeping me from it and also from sleeping. Thanks for listening and for your response.