Hi ...

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Sending up a prayer for you to have healing, the strength and courage

to make it through this, and to remove negativity from your life such

as stress or negative emotions -- they contribute to the pain.

I have been where you are. It ain't pretty. I am at a loss of what

to tell you for immediate relief until you can get in to see the

doctor. I know many here have multiple diagnoses, and it is common

in people with autoimmune disorders to have multiple diagnoses.

Fibromyalgia is another " catch all " diagnosis where mainly the

muscles are in so much chronic pain. I don't know of anyone

personally, my diagnosis is RA but I try to research everyone's

condition. I know there are key trigger points the doctors look for

tenderness on the body. Maybe when you get in to see the doctors,

they will be able to get it all under control. I was 31 when the

illness thing started so know what you mean about being young but

feeling old, 80-year-olds walk past me at warp speed. haha!

The things that tide me over are natural things like soaking in a

warm bath with epson salt, vitamin C seem to take some of the fluid

off for me (you can do a search on the effects of vitamin C for RA

and fibro), MSM supplements help but wouldn't take them without first

talking to your doctor and wouldn't take them with the pain meds you

already have, green tea helps with the pain also although this has a

little bit of caffeine, stay hydrated at all times- 2cups filtered

water every 4 hours or (1/2 your body wt. in ounces ex: 140 pounds

should drink 70 ounces water) Pay attention to your diet, avoid

things that will dehydrate you, and what increases your pain. There

is a ton of info here on that.

You need to be as stress-free as possible and in loving supportive

relationships. No arguments, verbal abuse, no worrywart or anything

stressful like that. The body reacts chemically to these things.

Pick your battles if you have kids but hopefully they are

understanding.

Sorry my response is so long but you remind me of me.

healing and best wishes,

Ebony