Doctor Wastebasket Diagnosis??

Hi,
Im 17yrs old and have recently been diagnose with Fibromyalgia. I have been sick for the last 5 years. I now do school by correspondence because I am too sick to attend. I have had various tests run on me and some blood tests have been positive. Is Fibromyalgia a recognised condition and what exactly is it??Have you had a "wastebasket" diagnosis?Thanks :)
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Fibromyalgia -I hope this patients information site will professionally answer most of your questions. Good Luck! and Get Better soon!Fibromyalgia (National Library of Medicine)

What Is Fibromyalgia? (National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases)

Fibromyalgia (Patient Education Institute)

Fibromyalgia and Exercise (American Academy of Family Physicians)

See all 24 results from Fibromyalgia at--
http://search.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/qu...

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Fibromyalgia is very real. You need to see a doctor of rheumatology for a proper diagnosis. The pain of fibromyalgia occurs in areas where the muscles attach to bone or ligaments and is similar to the pain of arthritis. The joints themselves are not affected, however, so they are not deformed nor do they deteriorate as they may in arthritic conditions. The pain typically originates in one area, usually the neck and shoulders, and then radiates out. Most patients report feeling some pain all the time; and many describe it as "exhausting." The pain can vary, depending on the time of day, weather changes, physical activity, and the presence of stressful situations; it has been described as stiffness, burning, stabbing, sudden, radiating, and aching. The pain is often more intense after disturbed sleep. The other major complaint is fatigue, which some patients report as being more debilitating than the pain. Fatigue and sleep disturbances are, in fact, almost universal in patients with fibromyalgia, due to lack of serotonin, and if these symptoms are not present, then some experts believe that physicians should seek a diagnosis other than fibromyalgia. Up to a third of patients experience depression, and disturbances in mood and concentration are very common. Fibromyalgia patients are also prone to tension or migraine headaches. Other symptoms include dizziness, tingling or numbness in the hands and feet, and gastrointestinal problems, including irritable bowel syndrome with gas and alternating diarrhea and constipation. Some patients complain of urinary frequency caused by bladder spasms. Women may have painful menstrual periods.

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First off you doctor shouldn't have told you what you have with out giving you any information about the disease. It is a very real aliment!!I have listed a few links below - try to get as much information (proper info) that can help you deal with this.As well ask the doctor for some meds to help you with the pain!

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Hi,
Sorry to hear what you are going through. My middle daughter who is 16 was diagnosed with the same about two years ago. She misses her fair share of days of school but has been plugging along. It is a recognized condition and a frustrating one at that. It is not fatal and there is no cure. You need to have a team of good doctors who are sympathetic to your situation. You need to pay attention to your body and know your limits but do not become priosoner to it. You can live a normal life. You have been delt a life change and will have that happen many more times in your life, you are young.
Good luck and God bless.What Is It?Fibromyalgia (fye-bro-my-AL-gee-ah) is an arthritis-related condition that is characterized by generalized muscular pain and fatigue. The term "fibromyalgia" means pain in the muscles, ligaments and tendons. This condition is referred to as a "syndrome" because it's a set of signs and symptoms that occur together.Fibromyalgia is especially confusing and often misunderstood condition. Because its symptoms are quite common and laboratory tests are generally normal, people with fibromyalgia were once told that their condition was "all in their head." However, medical studies have proven that fibromyalgia does indeed exist, and it is estimated to affect about 2 percent of the U.S. population today.In 1990, the American College of Rheumatology, the official body of doctors who treat arthritis and related conditions, finally legitimized fibromyalgia in the medical community by presenting its criteria for diagnosing it. It is diagnosed when the you display the following symptoms:A history of widespread pain (pain on both sides of the body and above and below the waist) that is present for at least three monthsPain in at least 11 of 18 tender-point sites.

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A dr will look for the symptoms and trigger points I believe will be evaluated ~ It is a recognized condition ~ and can be treated ~ I know its very painful . There may be some underlying condition that has not SHOWN UP ~ Have you ever had lyme disease that you know of? ~ You dont have a wastbasket diagnosis yet ~ Many many many people have fibromyalgia ~

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