smalltowngirl
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I'm 28, live in a small town in Arkansas, and I have been experiencing wide spread pain for at least 2 months now. I can't sleep because I'm hurting and I'm tired because I can't sleep. I have had some family members and friends with fibromyalgia say I could possibly have it. I went to the doctor a month ago and they just now called me back (I saw a nurse practitioner because the doctor moved). They tested me for everything they could think of (mono, leukemia, thyroid, etc.) and the tests came back clear. I have made an appointment with a new doctor in hopes that he'll believe me that I'm hurting and give me something to help (my nurse practitioner wouldn't even suggest anything to help me sleep). I go on Wednesday (July 9)...I made an appointment with a doctor that is known for being fibro-friendly, but I can't get in to see him until October 6 (I'm supposed to be getting married October 10th, and I'd like to get some sleep before then...and feel like working on wedding stuff).
When my nurse practitioner asked me what was going on, all I could say was "I hurt all over and I know this isn't normal. I can't sleep but I'm exhausted. I'm upset a lot because of being so tired and hurting. It feels like the worst flu ever without the stomach problems." Last week I couldn't even stand for my fiancé to touch me...and he was being sweet and trying to rub my back to help me feel better. I've had joint pain for the past 14 years now (mainly hips and knees, but sometimes in my hands too) so at first I thought it was possibly arthritis....however, this is more in my body than in my joints. Anyway, any tips or suggestions would be wonderful.
When my nurse practitioner asked me what was going on, all I could say was "I hurt all over and I know this isn't normal. I can't sleep but I'm exhausted. I'm upset a lot because of being so tired and hurting. It feels like the worst flu ever without the stomach problems." Last week I couldn't even stand for my fiancé to touch me...and he was being sweet and trying to rub my back to help me feel better. I've had joint pain for the past 14 years now (mainly hips and knees, but sometimes in my hands too) so at first I thought it was possibly arthritis....however, this is more in my body than in my joints. Anyway, any tips or suggestions would be wonderful.