| If you suffer from fibromyalgia (FM) but feel that | | | | fibromyalgia support group either locally or online |
| your current doctor does not have sufficient | | | | and find out what doctors the other members |
| knowledge of your condition and is | | | | see. You should also find out the ones they've |
| uncompassionate, it's time to find a fibromyalgia | | | | seen in the past and disliked to find out why you |
| specialist. Unfortunately, finding a doctor who | | | | should avoid these doctors. To find a support |
| specializes in treating fibromyalgia can be easier | | | | group visit the National Fibromyalgia Association |
| said then done. The reason is because many | | | | website at fmaware.orgo Other resources - It's |
| health care providers find fibromyalgia difficult to | | | | not a bad idea to talk with people who suffer |
| diagnose. This is exceptionally true for doctors | | | | from other immune deficiency disorders such as |
| who are unaware that the condition exists. | | | | those with rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, chronic |
| The first aspect you need to understand is that | | | | fatigue syndrome, etc., and find out what |
| the term fibromyalgia specialists is not the medical | | | | physicians they see.o Find fibromyalgia friendly |
| title of the specialists you are looking for. The | | | | doctors online - you can conduct your own local |
| doctors who are often the best choice for | | | | search by using your city and "fibromyalgia |
| treating and diagnosing fibromyalgia are:o | | | | specialist" or "fibromyalgia doctor" as the |
| Rheumatologists (pronounced "room-a-tall-uh-jist") | | | | keywords. Another great place to look for FM |
| - A physician who specializes in diagnosing and | | | | doctors is at the National Fibromyalgia Association |
| treating musculoskeletal disorders, such as | | | | website and WebMd at my.webmd.como Check |
| arthritis.o Physiatrists (pronounced | | | | out the legitimacy of the doctor - Once you have |
| "fizz-ee-at-trist") - A physician who specializes in | | | | a name of a few doctors you are interested in, |
| rehabilitation and physical medicine.o Internists - A | | | | you need to ensure that this individual is a qualified |
| physician who specializes in the diagnosis and | | | | and reputable medical practitioner. You should |
| treatment of internal organs in the body, but also | | | | never be treated by an unlicensed doctor. The |
| provides primary care for others.o | | | | following are ways to determine the legitimacy of |
| Anaesthesiologists (pronounced | | | | the doctor: |
| "an-us-thee-ze-all-uh-jist") - A physician who | | | | - Check to see if he/she is part of the American |
| specializes in administering drugs such as | | | | Medical Association by conducting a search at |
| anaesthetic typically before, during, and after | | | | ama-assn.org |
| surgery. They may also be a specialist who is | | | | - Check to see if the doctor is "board certified" |
| consulted in nerve block treatment for arthritis | | | | by visiting certifieddoctor.org |
| pain.o Neurologists - A physician who specializes in | | | | - Check to see if the doctor has been disciplined |
| diagnosis and treating nervous system disorders.o | | | | for an offence by visiting Medi-Net at |
| Other pain specialists | | | | askmedi.como Contact your insurance company - |
| Although the above medical specialists may be | | | | make sure you find out what physicians will |
| ideal fibromyalgia doctors, don't expect this of | | | | accept your insurance plan.o Make a list of |
| every doctor you meet. For instance, not all | | | | important questions - Before you meet with a |
| rheumatologists will specialize in diagnosing and | | | | physician be sure to have a list of questions you |
| treating fibromyalgia. Therefore, although you | | | | want to ask such as how many fibromyalgia |
| know the types of doctors who are most likely | | | | patients he/she treats, and their feelings regarding |
| to help you with your condition, often the best | | | | specific treatments, etc. |
| way to locate a fibromyalgia specialist is through | | | | Continue your search until you find the |
| the help of others. | | | | fibromyalgia specialist you are comfortable with |
| The following are the best methods you can | | | | and have confidence in. Remember, it's up to you |
| employ for your search in locating a fibromyalgia | | | | to find the right specialist for you. |
| specialists -o Support group - get in touch with a | | | | |