@suefish I have seen your name on this site and I am so sorry that your husband is disregarding your symptoms. I have had people in my family minimize my experiences as well. It is infuriating. I know what I am and have experienced these last 3+ years. I have to take it all just one day at a time or I freak out. I am also of the belief that trauma, stress, etc. is part of this. When a body is in fight or flight for long periods of time, it is not healthy. I believe and have seen research about cortisol and autoimmune disorders. I can only speak for myself, but my life has been full of fight or flight. Hang in there!!!