What Causes Frequent Tremors When Diagnosed With Fibromyalgia?

Posted on Sun, 1 Nov 2015

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Question : I am sure my adult daughter has fibromylagia. Tests so far have shown nothing but she has no quality of life. We live in Rockhampton but I am happy to take her to Brisbane to see a specialist but I do not know who to get her a referral to. She also suffers from frequent tremors. I am not sure if she should see a neurologist or rheumatologist. No specialist appointments are available in Rockhampton.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Alokkalyani (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
see rheumatologist

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Fibromyalgia is a diagnosis of exclusion
if she has generalized pain, poor sleep, fatigue, lack of energy etc -- and all routine test are normal, fibromyalgia is the diagnosis.
tremors are also part of fibro...

you should see a rheumatologist for proper evaluation and management..

hope this will help

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Alokkalyani (46 hours later)

Are you able to recommend a rheumatologist in Brisbane experienced in treating fibromyalgia? Thank you for your advice.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Alokkalyani (15 hours later)

Brief Answer:
I have listed the doctors

Detailed Answer:
I personally do not know a rheumatologist in your area but I have researched and found out the following doctors:-

1. Dr XXXXXXX O'Callaghan
301 Vulture Street, South Brisbane QLD 4101

2.Dr. XXXXXXX Vecchio, Rheumatologist
199 Ipswich Road Woolloongabba
4102 Brisbane, Queensland

Hope this helps you. Take care

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Sonia Raina