Have you heard of dysautonomia? My boss has it -- I think it is kind of rare, and often overlooked as a possible diagnosis. I'm no expert, but thought you might want to look it up :)...
Welcome! I too am focused on being the healthiest me I can be in 2014. You will find lots of support and encouragement here. I am finding that focusing on wellness is a full time job, but I believe...
Welcome - I'm sorry you are having to deal with so many unpleasant symptoms. You are definitely not crazy. As Sherrine said, your symptoms sound very much like what many of us deal with. I know that...
I'm coming down with something too, and definitely feeling the fog today :sad: I am learning to rest more on days like this...but it's hard when there's other things I want to do instead of lie in...
My fatigue has been really bad the last two days. I've had more stress as well. I'm learning to listen to my body and rest when I need to, but I hate feeling like I'm missing out on doing other...
Thanks for the encouragement :) Although the prednisone did help with some specific joint pain, it didn't take away other aches, brain fog, skin and noise sensitivity. In some ways I felt worse...
So happy for you! Even though I had to cut my hours, I'm thankful to be able to work. It really helps me to focus on something besides my health and the pain....
Shortly after my first post here, I went on vacation. Due to sharing with my dr that prednisone (taken for a rash in the spring) had helped with some of my joint pain and the fact I had elevated CRP,...
Thank you all SO much for the warm welcome :) Today was a pretty good day, for which I am grateful. I feel like I have a "family" here - it's good to have a place to connect with others....
I've been lurking for about a month while waiting for a diagnosis. I've read 148 pages of this forum and Fibro 101 several times. I feel like I already "know" many of you :) Like many of you, I...