Time for another update

Still taking a break, but thought I would give another update. Went to the Rheumatologist. Not really helpful, but did get a diagnosis. After a life history and exam she told me I have Fibromyalgia. Too bad my other doctor wouldn't of listened to me in the first place. I told her that and she basically made me feel like I was losing my mind and that the pain isn't real. The Rheumy gave me a muscle relaxer and sent me on my way. No follow up. The muscle relaxer is not helping unless I want to be tired all the time and feel like I'm living in a haze. I stopped taking it and seeing my doctor tomorrow for my Bipolar meds and going to talk to her about it. I hate this pain, but I am living through it. Thankfully, I did find a message board that is really helpful. I'm not the only one dealing with fuck up doctors. Most doctors don't believe in Fibro. Ths Wednesday I'm finally going in for the sleep study. Maybe that will help some. Just add on more crap with my medical issues. Hopefully, I'll be back soon.

On a brighter note....True Blood was AMAZING tonight!!!

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	Kendra! At The Disco(has young veins): 06/21/2009 7:16 PM hope you feel better soon. I worry about you. Glad to hear your doing SOMEWHAT okay. hugs
	Regina❤: 06/21/2009 8:22 PM I hope you feel better soon, dear. hugs
	Queen Of Cydonia: 06/21/2009 8:48 PM I'm sorry about the Fibromyalgia, sweetheart. I know someone who has that, it's not pleasant by any means. :( hugs Please let us know what the results of your sleep test are. I have sleep apnea and use a CPAP machine every time I sleep, including naps. Honestly, the aches and pains you are feeling could be magnified if you have a sleeping disorder. Sleep apnea wreaked havoc on my body before I got diagnosed and treated. Believe it or not, my eyelashes started growing straight for about a year before my diagnosis. I thought it was part of getting older but about 2 weeks after I started using the CPAP they grew in normal again. Believe me, if you have sleep apnea then life quality will improve with diagnosis and treatment. I'm pulling for you, Barb. I know it's hard to keep your chin up, but don't give up the fight. As of recently I'm fighting my doctors again, too. As the saying goes, the squeaky wheel gets the great, so squeak away, darling. We're behind you! hug
	Oh I c nao: 06/22/2009 9:41 PM =( I hope they can give you something to make the pain more manageable! I miss you Barb!