by LinzWorld » Mon Sep 21, 2009 8:20 pm
I just replied to your other post, but yes.
You need to see Fibro specialists and at consultant level there are few of them. If you're in the south-east and can't afford to go private at all (if you can afford it in any way, I do recommend it) then you need to get a referral to the FM Clinic at Guy's Hospital for medication suggestions. In the meantime, if you have a good GP, you can get decent info - e.g. from the FibroAction website - so you can go and discuss medication options for you to try.
You also need to work, with your GP, and by yourself, to get the other stuff that can help, such as hydrotherapy, nutrient supplements if needed (e.g. if you have a vitamin D deficiency), myofascial release, physiotherapy and exercise. Also CBT and counselling may be useful.
Getting effective treatment for Fibro in the UK is a lot of work and requires paying for at least some of it.