Yes, we looked into Lupus too but that isn't it either. Initially we were thinking Fibromyalgia but when he saw how much my Rheumatoid Factor had gone up in two years he went with RA. I'm scheduling...
I have two of the mouth guards, and making the impression isn't really that hard. I find it best to order two at a time so when I chew through one I already have the second to wear while I wait for...
I was recently diagnosed with RA and put on methotrexate, hydroxychloroquine, and folic acid. My symptoms were generalized pain in hands, feet, wrists, ankles, knees, elbow, hips, shoulders, and...
Thanks. As I said I'm a Soldier, and deal with my own personal demons through PTSD. On one of the Facebook groups, MilitaryMinds, that I follow for my PTSD they had this post. While it is written...
Well, I guess this is movement. I also contend with PTSD from deployments, so I have a Psych Doctor and a Councilor. My Councilor put me in for Somatoform Disorder (the grand-dad to FM and CFS -...
Thanks for the feedback and suggestions. Yes, I can change Primary Care Dr. - I'm going to talk to some people to see what Doctors are problem solvers vs pill prescribers. Our only problem is that in...
Just wondering what others living this think.I finally got in to see a Rhumotologist and he came in talked for about 30 min (not with me, but to me), then looked at me, rubbed my chest and back and...
Just a question. Is there a particular type of specialist that works with CFS? Background: I'm a 47yr old active duty Soldier. I have had chronic pain and fatigue since Aug 2013 following a lower...
Appt with Primary Care, well.. I guess that I shouldn't have mentioned the visit to behavioral health.. My PCM glanced at my labs, said all normal, and it is likely a stress response. Only problems...
Had my follow up with Neuro today. He basically did all the talking, stated that there was nothing that he could do for me, and said see you in a year for a CPAP review. Ah well, tomorrow I see the...
Thanks for the information Mari. Unfortunately, I'm one of what will be thousands involuntarily separated Soldiers. I was suppose to be retained until 2016, but that changed with the new FY and new...
Well, being active duty we have a substantial behavioral health support system. So while my primary care manager seems to be content to keep ordering a test and seeing if I will just go away, my...
I wasn't aware that you could have a panic attack, and be exhausted at the same time. But I managed to do it.. Doc and me are looking at cymbalta now as well as some counseling. To bad this gold-fish...
Another question; does anyone know of any resources for Gulf War Illness? When I run a search, it just takes me to the CDC website with it as a undiagnosed illness. :confused: This was the...
Well the 7 vial blood test came back with some interesting results. I'm positive for anti-nuclear antibodies (ANA), and my CRP is elevated. Both point to probable developing RA, which is horrible,...
I'm on gaba-gabapentin as well for nerve pain. Maybe it is just me, but I'm just confused all day when I take it. My Doc gave it to me for night time work at first (600 mg), but then told me to start...
Just sharing an update (ie I have a lousy support at home). Well, the Army Doc ran thyroid blood and on paper I'm as healthy as an ox. He ordered 7 more test and sent me back to the neurologist....
Oh and wow, the Fibro 101.. That is a gold mine of information....
Thanks for the support. It means a lot, considering even my RN wife thinks I'm crazy. History: This fun started out as just knee pain about 7 years ago. But being in the Army I've had multiple minor...
I hope you did okay. I just had mine for both arms and shoulders, I don't want to do that ever again if I don't have to....
Thank you for the information. Those of us still serving have the additional fun of having to work through the Tricare system with either a GP, PA, or NP for most of our care. Sometimes they are a...
I'm just wondering if anyone could recommend a Doctor in the Dothan, Alabama region? I'm in the Army, but I have already gone through the system to rule out several other possibilities. Now I need...