My Doctor has contacted me regarding the referral to a rheumatologist (sorry for spelling!) but not seeing him till wednesday - not sure about what tests, checks and questions the specialist will ask me - any information would be greatfully recieved

I have been experiencing many symptoms of pain since summer 2006 (widespread chronic pain, soft tissue pain, tenderness, fatigue, weakness, achiness, soreness, trouble sleeping, concentration problems, brain fog migraines, and muscle spasms). I already have cerebral palsy on my left side, and epilepsy. A friend with fibromyalgia suggested that I see a doctor because she […]

Two years ago, I was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia and previously had been treated for tendonitis through workers comp. for pain in my arms and hands. Currently, I am having pain while holding phones, steering, brushing my hair and doing common household cleaning tasks. In the winter months, my hips and toes ache but […]

Are there tests?
What other "nerve" type diseases or conditions are there? What will cause toes / feet to be numb and fingers to be numb? Hand pain / foot pain?
Justmein: I have to do my own diagnosis since I am the one suffering so much with this and the docs who don’t […]

I’ve been diagnosed with fibromyalgia, but my doctor says he would like to test me for Lyme Disease also. I was wondering if anyone here has had lyme and if they could describe their symptoms and what helped them. Thank you!
Thank you everyone for such wonderful answers. Thank you for the encouragement also!
I am […]

im 26. it started in july with an attack while driving. my whole body went numb and tingly and i couldnt move my arm for 30 min or so.. through out the week i continued to have numb and tingling in my arms. the next week i woke up out of […]

My GP has already taken xrays and MRI’s, done bloodwork to test for rheumetological disorders and for lupus and fibromyalgia with no success. He’s been treating me for nearly a year now and next week I see a pain management specialist because I have very sharp pains in my hips, knees and ankles. […]

Since i was about 13 ive been experiencing these symptoms:
-stabbing, shooting pains in my legs, arms, feet, hands and neck
-muscle twitches
-muscle aches
-shooting nerve like pains in legs
-dizziness
-painful jaw which clicks
-clumsiness
-headaches
-stomach problems
-nausea
-sore throats
-heavy, numb muscles when i wake up
-tingling in hands and feet
-eye pain
-frequent urination
-muscle weakness
-painful joints
Please help im only 18 and have been told i […]

I have been sick a long time and tried a lot of things. Any advice greatly appreciated. I have read all I can. Any more details needed let me know, I will add on.
Yes, was tested for Epstein-Barr Virus. But that was many years ago. Wonder if I need tested again?
Sorry can’t think today as […]

All the info tells me that no blood test or xray can detect fibromyalgia, so how did you and your DR know? I may be experiencing this. Thanks.