Question:
A good friend of mine was diagnosed with lupus 5 years ago.
As if that was not enough, she then was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia 2-3
years later.
She has been in extreme pain now for many years, and cannot seem to
find a good doctor to help her. Up to this point the doctors have been
suggesting she go see an orthopedist for the back pain, and a sport
medicine doctor for the muscle, and a ...
The list continues to grow.
This condition now threatens her mental health and stability. Does
anyone have any suggestions on her finding a doctor near Richmond,
Virginia?
In addition, has anyone had any luck at the CFS/Fibromyalgia clinics
that are around?
Answer:
Here are a few links that will lead to fibro doc recommendations. Good luck.
The only way you can really find out if a doctor is any good is to go
interview them.
FIBROMYALGIA DOCTORS
PERSONAL RECOMMENDATIONS
Dr. Devin's page
http://www.sover.net/~devstar/provider.htm
The Fibromyalgia Network maintains a database of more than 700 health care
providers in the US and Canada.
https://secure.proroom.com/fmnet/web_store/web_store.cgi
The recently updated CFS & FM "Good Doctor List"
http://www.co-cure.org/Good-Doc.htm
The Fibromyalgia Alliance of America also maintains a list. Send you name
and location to:
Masaath...@aol.com
A former FMily member keeps a private list. Send your name and location to:
marlian...@aol.com
PHYSICIAN DIRECTORIES FOR FIBROMYALGIA
Doctor Directory- highlight fibromyalgia from the list and click
http://www.doctordirectory.com/doctors/directory
Rheumatologist list compiled by the American College of Rheumatology
http://www.rheumatology.org/directory/geo.html
PAIN DOCTORS
Before you see a doctor to request medicine of your pain, read this page. It
contains a wealth of information you need to know.
http://www.widomaker.com/~skipb/panic.html
PERSONAL RECOMMENDATIONS FOR PAIN DOCTORS
Pain Law Select is provided as a public service for individuals who wish to
locate a health care provider.
Send Email to: pain...@wizard.net
ask for Pain Doctor List, (write painlaw in the header of your Email)
Follow the directions here for the name of a doctor who has been recommended
by pain patients.
http://www.widowmaker.com/~skipb/panic.html
PHYSICIAN DIRECTORIES FOR PAIN
American Board of Pain Medicine:
http://www.abpm.org/diplomats.htm
The Dannemiller Foundation has compiled a list of hundreds of pain
specialists and pain clinics from all over the globe.
http://www.pain.com/painclinics/default.cfm
NATUROPATHIC DOCTORS
If you are interested in finding a licensed naturopathic physician, see the
website for the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians
http://www.naturopathic.org/
