I remember when...

#NHBPM #HAWMC Day 26 Prompt: I still remember… 
Free write a post that starts with the line “I still remember…”


I still remember the doctors I visited as a patient years ago. When I Knew I was entering peri-menopause I was told by my then Primary Care Doc that I was too young and therefore it was not possible for me to be going through peri-menopause. In effect, he was telling me I did not know my own body. The last four years I have resided in the wonderful world of Menopause and love it!
I still remember off the charts pains in my joints and muscles I was experiencing back then as well as the fatigue was kicking my tail even then. I don't believe too many doctors have a handle on what to look for, listen,the signs of Fibromyalgia when a patient is sharing with them what is happening within their bodies. We need more exercise  eat better, sleep better and the list goes on.......
IF either of the doctors I had before moving to where I am now, had a clue about Fibromyalgia then I know my diagnosis would have been made so much earlier and I would not have had to suffer the last five to six years in misery and pain so bad it brought me to tears. I would have been referred to a Rheumatologist, examined properly, given my diagnosis and proper meds. 
What I have learned from this however is that sometimes you have to crawl through the pain pile on hands and knees to get to the really great doctors. That is where I am now. Blessed with a fabulous and through Primary Care Doc and a super Rheum Doc. My care Team is awesome-:)
Peace, Love and Light
This post was written as part of NHBPM – 30 health posts in 30 days: http://bit.ly/vU0g9J