How do you not just give up?

[Keilia]

I know, she seems like she really CARES. I cannot even tell you how good it feels to have someone care to at least TRY.


  back at you!

[Samantha]

Having a Doctor who seems interested gets me excited (very rare) this one sounds like she likes a challenge which is fantastic for you 

[Ree]

I'm new here, and already summarized my 14 year struggle for a diagnosis (trouble emptying bladder, diffuse muscle and joint pain, spasticity, fatigue, stiffness and pain, blah blah blah).  Over the last 2 yrs, I've also started developing chronic yeast infections (mild, but annoying as heck).

I've had two docs try to tell me "you have fibromyalgia" and it really angers me b/c fibromyaglia does not cause neurological problems (inability to fully empty the bladder is a neuro symptom).

Does anyone else feel that doctors (especially rheumatologists) are very quick to jump on the fibro bandwagon?  I've had this happen twice, and they're always pushing me to take Neurontin or Celebrex.  I am unwilling to take pain medication to cover up symptoms, and refuse to settle for this diagnosis.

If you've had a similar experience, or care to add your thoughts, I'd be glad to listen.

Love & Blessings! 

[Keilia]

Ree- they told me I had fibro too - without even TESTING me. I saw a fibro specialist and she told me I do NOT have fibro. She is still my rheumy. I LOVE her.