i happen to think some of the most compassionate and helpful doctors are those who have experienced medical or disability challenges themselves and have successfully dealt with them. even though one doesn't get rid of fm it can be dealt with successfully. i hope your dream of becoming a pcp motivates you even more to learn about your fm and find success in dealing with it. then you can use your success with managing fm to motivate yourself through medical school and residency because there are a lot of future patients out there who need your help! medical school isn't easy but it's fun and rewarding. getting fm under control is probably the hardest part. then the rest of it should be a breeze! i know a number of doctors me included who have been able to practice successfully despite having fm. i would be thrilled to have you join our club in about 8 years!
i am ready academically to begin medical school but learned i have fibromyalgia. will i be able to become a doctor?