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Hi Nana, it is good to see you :) I'm sorry that you are suffering.

Nana, no one really knows what causes fibro. Winter months do seem to be tougher on fibromites, causing us more pain...the cold and lack of sunshine , play into it somehow. I know our serotonin level is affected by the lack of sunlight and that can cause depression in some people. Cold makes our muscles tense up and we feel it...so we need to do gentle stretching throughout the day and get some form of exercise in. Walking will help you with the stress you are feeling.


Your dermatologust said you do not have lupus...that is great, so please try not to worry. Stress can bring on hive like rashes. Do what you can to bring your pain level down and more than likely your anxiety will lessen and vice versa. Take some time to soak in a warm bath and listen to some relaxing music.

There is an old saying..."Don't borrow trouble"....fibro mimics some illnesses but you are not diagnosed with any of those.

Let your doc know that you are feeling down and anxious...I'm hoping you will get some relief. Keep posting...you know we care :)

Hugs, Robin

Nana, I have never had a rash from fibro but I have gotten a rash/hives from anxiety!  One year, when I was teaching, I had the faculty Christmas party at my home.  That morning I got up to go to work and started itching.  By the time of the party, I was one big hive!  It was horrible and it was all caused by my nerves from anxiety.

 

You are not crying for no reason, either.  All of this is affecting you deep down, so you are crying.  You don't see a particular reason for your tears but just everything that is going on in your life is causing this.  You have these concerns in you head and also I'm sure some anxiety so crying is normal.  I find I feel better after a good cry.

 

I hope you feel better soon.

 

Sherrine

I have a water softner system on my house so my hair is nice.  You might only need a good cream rinse that isn't heavy.  Many of the products in the drug stores are too heavy and thick for me. 

 

When I get my hair colored, it can be dried out. So I use a product called Saturation by Brocato.  You can find it on line, in salons, and I get mine at a store called Trade Secrets.  It's more expensive but you need about one or two drops only!  It says you can leave it in but I never do. When I take my shower, I will wash my hair first (I use a Brocato shampoo, too) then put the Saturation on and let it set while I finish my shower.  Then I rinse it out.  My hair is absolutely silky after using this.  If I had hard water, I'd be using this every day or so.

 

Sherrine