Fibromyalgia

[dukedogsmom]

Not familiar with it but sorry to hear that you're having that. Just what you need, another problem! I hope you can rid yourself of a lot of pain very soon. I know you must be really tired of it.

[iamgobsmacked]

Yep sure do, and if that doesn't suck enough, I also have MS..... But I do have it under control now. I was postively disabled for a while. Now it's mainly the chronic fatigue that gets me. Mine started from exposure to toxic chemicals.

[Pawsitive Thinking]

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/fibromyalgia/DS00079

My Dad had it (amongst other things ). It seems to find its way to those who already have enough to cope with.

Hope the above link is of some help to you - big hugs

[Maya & Inka's mommy]

My sister has it.... . There is a possibility that I have it too, but it is not proven yet

[Daisy and Delilah]

Thanks so much for bringing this up Karen. I have recently come to the conslusion that Fibromyalgia is the only thing that describes what I've had for years. My doctor doesn't really buy into it, as I found out at my annual physical last month. I wasn't thrilled or satisfied with his answers. What do I need to do to find out if this is what I suffer from? I made an appointment with a rheumatologist to get the ball rolling, at the advice of a friend. However, they can't see me until January, 2007. This morning I go for more bloodwork to narrow a few more things down. I knew of no other course besides process of elimination. What does one do to find out if they really have it? I would love some advice from people that already know. Thanks

I'm so sorry to hear you have it on top of everything else. What a brave soul you are!!

[pitc9]

Gentle {hugs} to you Karen and the others that suffer with this.

[Maya & Inka's mommy]

Thanks so much for bringing this up Karen. I have recently come to the conslusion that Fibromyalgia is the only thing that describes what I've had for years. My doctor doesn't really buy into it, as I found out at my annual physical last month. I wasn't thrilled or satisfied with his answers. What do I need to do to find out if this is what I suffer from? I made an appointment with a rheumatologist to get the ball rolling, at the advice of a friend. However, they can't see me until January, 2007. This morning I go for more bloodwork to narrow a few more things down. I knew of no other course besides process of elimination. What does one do to find out if they really have it? I would love some advice from people that already know. Thanks

I'm so sorry to hear you have it on top of everything else. What a brave soul you are!!

A rheumatologist is the only doc who is trained to find out! Try a younger doc, the older ones sometimes don't support this

[Daisy and Delilah]

Thanks Lut!!