i have had fibromyalgia for thirty years. it is a debilitating condition that had gotten progressively worse through the years. i was at a point where i was physically unable to do most things people take for granted. walking climbing stairs standing from a sitting position had become extremely difficult. the overwhelming pain and stiffness throughout my body was never ending. i spent years going to countless doctors to no avail. the medical community does not have any answers for this condition. i was living on pain medication which had little effect. i tried a support group at a local rehab hospital and did not find it helpful. in fact i found it to be depressing. i have always tried to be positive through this whole ordeal. i never gave up searching for the "cure". i have to admit i was getting discouraged. i had lived most of my life in constant pain something no one can understand unless they have experienced it. it was discouraging to think i would spend the rest of my life like this. my sister called me on day last year stating that she had heard of a local doctor who had opend a practice dedicated to treating pain. he claimed to have a treatment for fibromyalgia. i felt i had nothing to lose so i made an appointment to see him. his name is dr. d'amato. his practice is called calmar pain refief therapy and is located in west warwick rhode island. after the first treatment i felt a difference in my level of pain. i continued for ten more threatments over the course of two weeks. at the end of my treaments the pain and stiffness was almost gone! my level of pain was down 95%. it was my '"cure". i felt i was given my life back. i was able to return to a life i left a long time ago. i started exercising again. before i became disabled by the fibro i was very active and exercised regularly. after my treatment i joined a gym started walking and swimming regularly. i am still working out with a trainer just as i did many years ago. i am recommending anyone with pain to google calmar pain relief therapy. it is almost a year after my treatments and although i have noticed a little regression with some of the pain i am still 85% to 90% pain free. i know you live in another state but it would be worth the trip. plus rhode island is a very pretty state to visit. good luck
i need help finding a specialist and support group in my area for fibromyalgia/ cfs. any suggestions please? . i was diagnosed 10 months ago. my gp has tried to help but has run out of answers and doesn't know who to send me to. i have called all over the place and seen some specialists but they are general specialists. i am hoping to find someone with an interest in fibromyalgia. i also have bad depression and anxiety and my psychiatrist suggested i find a support group. i searched but can not find one in the area. i am feeling hopeless in my search. please help! i live in washington county wisconsin.