How much time did it take you to get the Fibromyalgia diagnosis?

I was lucky enough, if I may say so, to be diagnosed rather quickly by a rheumatologist whose sister also suffers from fibromyalgia. My GP thought it was rheumatoid arthritis so he sent me to a rheumatologist. Obviously, I had to wait months for my appointment, and these were some really difficult months..

what are your stories?

To be honest I don't really know if my fibro has ever been properly diagnosed. I kept going to my GP years ago now with various ailments & my Mother had read an article about fibro & a lot of my symptoms were the same. I do remember seeing a consultant at my local hospital in the rheumatology dept as I thought I had Parkinsons which my Father had. I think when I see the doctor next week at my local surgery I will ask her if she can refer me to rheumatology for some treatment,advice,medication, physio to help not only my fibro but also my arthritis. I've had none of these things & I just keep struggling on. Perhaps there will be nothing that can be done but at least I will be able to get some up to date information & help.