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Hello everyone, Im cindy, 44, single mother of an awsome 7 yr old girl

and 3 cats. I have fm, and I think ra, have been dx with add and as of

now the only med i am on is ritalin. I recently became aware of a

close relative that was dx with ra, and I'm trying to find out what the

protocol is for being dx with it. I was dx with fm over 10 years ago,

but the last 2 I have seen a dramatic increase in pain and fatigue. It

used to be primarily muscle type pain, but my ankle and knee joints

have practically crippled me in the last 6 months. I also have bone

pain in my shins which I am going to address at my next appt which is

Friday.

I have also suffered from depression most of my adult life, and now I

am entering perimenopause to add fuel to the fire. (sigh) : (

I had thyroid surgery in april, which turned out to be non-malignant

lesion, thank goodness. I am un-employed, and have not been able so

far to qualify for disability, but am going to keep trying.

The last couple weeks, I have been in so much pain, to the point of

tears. I must tell you I have a very high pain thresh hold after 10

years of illness, but I am desperate to find something that will help.

Any advice/info you can share would be helpful. Moral support is also

needed. T