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[zestfive]

So I think that P might have fibromyalgia. My sister has it and because of all of her health issues, I'm begining to think she has is. She has the following issues and some more lately:

Really bad joint pain
excessive sleeping (think 12 hours a day)
sleep apnea
restless legs
IBS
jaw pain
migraines
brain fog
depression
weight gain
anxiety
ADHD

I'd normally ask my sister what the next step on dealing with this but she is in Uganda for the next few weeks. Anyone know how you would handle this? I understand it can take up to 10 years and 10 different doctors to finally get a diagnosis, What would you do? Do you know any good doctors in Minnesota? She has been going to a chiropractor (applied kinesiology) and is scheduled to check out an accupuncturist this week. I think we should also look at it from a traditional medical point of view. 

She's concerned that I'm going to get tired of her medical issues and leave her. She claims (I know it's her fears talking and is really not reality) that all her other gf's left her because of this).

Any one know any good doctors or what type we should see?

THANKS in advance!

Comments

[connielingus.livejournal.com]

I like your advice!

The emotional/physical connection is impossible to ignore. I sometimes think it is especially suspect when there are all sorts of general ailments that are connected, rather than an acute one in one area. And then comes the stress of thinking you're sick that only adds to the illnesses. I remember when I had awful jaw pain, and was diagnosed with TMJ, but then I went to a ear/throat doctor to see why I felt all this pain in the sinus area, and he told me I was perfectly fine. All the pain I had for months went away shortly after (I mean days!), including the jaw pain.

Positive thinking is the toughest method to try, but I do really do believe it can only help. I mean stress really is the major cause of illnesses.

I don't know P or anything, but I hope she gets well!

[zestfive.livejournal.com]

Thanks!