Hi, my name is bulwiz! how do I get a second opinion?

bulwiz
bulwiz Online Community Member Posts: 1 Listener
edited July 2024 in Start here and say hello!

Hi I suffer from Chronic Pain, I also have had type 1 Diabetes for 46 years.

I'm not convinced it's Chronic pain, I have a numb big toe and 4/5 worn spine and neck (I believe the Dr. has put me down as having Chronic Pain, due to this).

I am convinced it is Fibromyalgia, how do I get a second opinion?

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  • Albus_Scope
    Albus_Scope Posts: 8,471 Scope Online Community Coordinator

    Heya @bulwiz and welcome to the community.

    Sorry to hear you're having to look for a second opinion. It can be as easy as just asking to speak to a different GP.

  • luvpink
    luvpink Online Community Member Posts: 548 Empowering

    @bulwiz

    You could ask your gp for a referral to a rheumatologist.

    My fibromyalgia was diagnosed by a rheumatologist and later confirmed by two others when I was going through an early ill health retirement process.