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Opinions all vary. My PCP that I just lost because she transferred to the VA system was great - she listened, worked with me, told me about studies etc. When I mentioned trying a chiropractor she said it would be a waste of time. I've known some people that have tried it and found it worsened...

Yes, documentation is crucial. It is also pretty much a given to be turned down the first time, or first two or three times. An experienced attorney can help you navigate through the mess.

My grandmother, who also had fibromyalgia, would get severe chest/sternum pains. Since she had a history of heart issues as well she always had to go to the ER to be checked out and find out if it was her heart or the fibromyalgia. I agree that it sounds like costochondritis, which I think we...

I walk into door frames/walls on what seems to be a daily basis. Definitely have to laugh.

I'm in Fort Worth, wish I could refer someone to you. My doctor just left to work for the VA so I can't follow her. My new PCP is not that impressive at the moment, and he just sees employees of the hospital I work for.

Agreed, Sometimes I feel like I'm not being a "good mom" because Netflix or a game on my phone is the most entertainment I can give her for the day when the pain is so bad I feel like I can't breath.

I'm sorry your dealing with the loss of a relationship. However it sounds like the relationship was unhealthy and highly stressful/demoralizing. In time it could be that getting out of it will be better for your health - both mental and physical.

After another bout with kidney stones and some elevated parathyroid levels my doctor ordered a bone density scan (Dexa scan). I had my bone density scan Wednesday and they were already contacting me Thursday morning to tell me the results were abnormal - it indicated osteopenia, not quite...

Ugh, YES. Then when someone tells me "I hope you feel better soon" etc I feel like a jerk if I'm like well - there is no cure so it might be awhile. Or if they tell me they are sorry I have deal with this or I'm too young to have this much pain - well I've had it since I was a kid so it is...

Man this happened to me one time when I was making stuffed peppers and didn't use gloves - it was soooo awful. I used vinegar but they still bothered me for days after.