Yet another new member!

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Hi,

I just joined although I've been lurking for a while. I was

diagnosed with fibro about a month ago but have good reason to

believe I've had symptoms for years. I also have severe allergies,

including a lot to foods, and periodic limb movement/ restless leg.

Things came to a head in Sept/ Oct when I had fatigue so bad I was

falling asleepa t work and while driving, etc. Had a bunch of new

sleep study stuff done, EEG, EKG, Lyme titers, etc. The PAIN flared

up really bad starting in Jan. Now it's so bad that I can't do much

of anything (drive, type) without my right side ribs feeling like a

mule kick.

I have bunches of tender spots and some in places never shown on a

diagrams for fibro diagnosis. Some I've know about for years but

didn't know what they were or meant.

I haven't worked since the middle of Nov and don't see me going back

any thing soon. I've got a long-term disability policy at work but

have no clue if they'll pay - I'm taking the paperwork to all the

parties involved around the middle of April. If they don't pay, I'll

have to look at SSDI - unless a miracle happens.

I'm hoping that some medication will help. I'm still in the

beginning stages of working with my docs to find out what works and

what doesn't - and in what doses.

Right now Im on Prozac 20mg /day and Neurotin 300 mg 2X a day. Pain

during the night has decreased even though it still keeps me awake

most of the night. Daytime pain is worse if anything.

I'm glad I found this group - I have a feeling I'll be checking in

often even if I don't post much.

BTW, I'm 50 years young and a total science/computer nerd. My hubby

is very supportive - as is my 135 pound " puppy " Squirt.

Pam