Question Hi Kathleen,
I have been diagnosed with fibromyalgia and was given cymbalta. This medication helped with the tingling pains but I still have major joint pain and fatigue. My Rheumatologist is a very dismissive man and has no time for questions. I know I need to look for a new Dr. My sed rate is always 60 or over and he says no big deal. I have days where the pain would keep me in bed if I had that luxury. I think this is a high sed rate. Can you help? Thanks, Pam
Answer Hi Pam,
It does seem that getting a second opinion from another rheumatologist would be in order.
With rheumatic disease your labs are uniquely yours. I know a patient with a sed rate of 5 who is very ill. I know another one who's sed rate runs in the 70's and she's doing pretty well ... go figure!?
