Fibromyalgia Doesn't Have to be Difficult to Diagnose
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It could be Fibromyalgia.
Fibromyalgia is all in your cells, not in your head! The current standard of medical care states that Fibromyalgia is a problem with hypersensitivity of the central nervous system. But that doesn't explain all of the symptoms, or the things that can be found on physical exam.
There is another sound theory that Fibromyalgia is a genetic and metabolic disturbance caused by a buildup of substances that are not properly excreted that affects energy production in every cell in your body.
Fibromyalgia can be treated with medication and the disease process reversed, but there are other things you may have to do to ensure the success of the treatment. Dr. MacDonald can guide you through this process.
Let’s help you get back to the life you deserve to lead. You deserve whole-person care from a doctor who truly understands this illness!
Here is what most people want to know
Find the answers to commonly asked questions about fibromyalgia and how to get you back to yourself.
Fibromyalgia is a chronic, progressive disorder that causes widespread body pain, profound fatigue, unrefreshing sleep, brain fog and a host of other symptoms. It is thought to be a problem with the brain being too sensitive, but there is evidence that it is actually a whole-body metabolic problem with deficient energy production.
Fibromyalgia can be treated with a medication that can reverse the disease process but there are other things you may have to do to ensure the success of the treatment.
Dr. MacDonald can guide you through this process.
You deserve to get back to the life you want to lead, with whole-person care from a doctor who truly understands this illness!
Medicaid, Tricare, CHAMP VA, sometimes Aetna.
We are opted out of Medicare but are willing to consider sliding scale fees for Medicare patients, or can bill secondary insurance if you have it.
We also have payment plans for self-pay patients.
When you call to set up an appointment we can confirm coverage and payment arrangements.
Thorough evaluations to confirm a diagnosis of Fibromyalgia and make sure there isn’t something else going on.
Management of symptoms, with and without medications.
Guidance for the Guaifenesin Protocol
Holistic guidance for diet, exercise and more to maximize recovery.
Non-drug Treatments for Anxiety, Sleep and Pain, such as near infrared laser therapy.
We do offer telemedicine appointments to make it more convenient for you.
We prefer that your first visit is in person so that you can have a thorough examination, but some follow-up visits can be held by secure video call.