It doesnt exist, but here is your diagnosis

by bridgett smith
(montgomery,al)

I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia by a rheumatologist who told me she didn't believe in the illness. She told me that it was in my head and I need to see a mental health professional to be treated. This doctor never listened to anything that I would try and tell her. My visits with her always left me in tears because I was wondering if this excruciating pain that I was feeling was really in my head. I have seen plenty of other doctors just like her until I just gave up. I don't know how to make my family understand the pain and the fatigue. I wouldn't wish this on my worse enemy, but maybe on a doctor that says it doesn't exist.