Finding a Health Care Professional

Choosing the right health care professional is very important when it comes to finding relief for any condition, including fibromyalgia. Do you have a doctor you know well? If not, here are a few tips:

1. Ask a friend, family member, or coworker. Have someone you know and trust refer you to a doctor. It's a great place to start.
2. Learn more about the doctor's fibromyalgia experience. While many health care professionals have experience treating fibromyalgia, some have more experience than others.
3. Should you see a specialist? Ask your doctor. Be sure to ask questions on your first visit. Together, you can decide whether you should see a specialist. Some health care professionals like rheumatologists, pain specialists, and neurologists have devoted their careers to relieving pain.
4. Call your health care insurance provider. They will have a list of health care professionals covered under your plan in a location near you. They can also tell you what steps you need to take before you see a specialist.

Click here to see a list of Health Care Professionals on the American College of Rheumatolgy (ACR) Web site.
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