I have been posting on the Peripheral Neuropathy board for 18 months. Last week I went to see a Rheumatologist because of my ongoing and increasing joint pain/stiffness, muscle fatigue and multiple other symptoms.

After I outlined all my symptoms and history over the past 18 months or so, the Rheumatologist went through an RA (Rheumatoid Arthritis) and OA (Osteoarthritis Arthritis) discussion which was quite good. Then after I asked some more questions, she went over to her filing cabinet and said, "I wasn't going to raise this" as she handed me an information sheet on Fibromyalgia Syndrome. She reiterated that she wasn't going to raise it and made a very short comment or two then finished the consultation.

At the reception desk she told the receptionist that I didn't need another appointment!

I have to say as the days have gone on since then, I have been intermittently puzzled and angry, as I feel I have been left 'high and dry' with this comment and where do I go from there?

She did not check any tender points (if that is what they do) so I am nonplussed. What do I do with this comment??

Is there any merit in 'being diagnosed'? I just don't know quite what to think now in this regard!

Any thoughts?