- If you suspect you have fibromyalgia, it can be difficult to find a physician who understands it enough to treat you adequately. According to the National Fibromyalgia Associaton, there are currently no laboratory tests available for diagnosing the disease. For this reason, many care providers simply don't recognize it, or don't have enough patients with it to keep up to speed on the latest treatments.
If diagnosis is difficult, try making an appointment with a rheumatologist. Fibromyalgia can mimic the symptoms of arthritis, and a rheumatologist will be familiar with the symptoms and understand the latest research and treatment options.
One of the biggest obstacles in the treatment of fibromyalgia symptoms is pain management. You could elect to see a pain specialist to determine all of the options available to you for pain management. What works for some people may not work for you, so try different options upon your doctor's advisement.
Seek out a nutritionist to make sure you are eating the right foods for your condition. Some people find that moving to an organic diet helps with management of fibromyalgia symptoms, and some respond very well to vitamin supplementation.
One important aspect of keeping flare-ups at bay is exercise. Make an appointment with a trainer who is familiar with the special needs of fibromyalgia patients and get on a regular regimen of light exercise.
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