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Autoimmune Diseases | Last Active: Jul 28 5:09pm | Replies (35)

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I would try a different specialist as has been suggested. I had an orthopedic Dr tell me one time that dont let them call it fibromyalgia thats what they stick on you when they cant figure it out. For those that suffer sorry. I know it can be real. It sounds like an inflammation. Then as my body does it starts producing histamine. Everything then becomes a mess. My skin, my gut, my allergies, fatigue. Mine turned out to be PMR. You dont say if they prescribed you any medications. Prednisone can really mess you up. Keep after it but realize that you will have to be your own advocate. Dr prefer to give you something. Could be something as simple as a food allergy.

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@tuckerp thank you! Yes I feel the same about the fibro diagnosis. In no way am I saying it's not real, i just feel that my Dr at the time didn't know what else to call it. So she stuck a label on me for the time being, instead of helping me find answers. I do see a different PCP now and I love him, he is on top of his stuff and seems genuinely concerned in helping me get to the bottom of it. It just requires patience and that is something I lack. But I'm learning to trust my instincts about my body and I won't stop til I get to the bottom of all this. Thank you so much for your feedback I really do appreciate it

@tuckerp thank you, regarding Rx's I'm on gabapentin, losartan & Tylenol 4 (with codeine). The gabapentin just makes my brain fog and dizziness worse, but I try to still take it in case it is helping my pain more than I realize. I think I failed to mention all the neurological issues I have as well..balance issues and dizziness, I can't remember things that just happened days ago or conversations that my husband swears we had and I have no recollection of it, days where I struggle to find the right words or can't focus on anything to save my life. I used to be so efficient and could multi task..now I find it difficult to focus on just one thing! It's like my brain feels fuzzy. If that's makes sense. I also have days where my vision is blurry and I can't focus my eyes..like a film over my eyes. Then in just a day or two it's back to normal. I'm rambling now..sorry.
Losartan for high BP and the Tylenol 4 is obviously for pain. But my stomach has gotten so bad some days it will feel like it's on fire. I never take more than 1 at a time and no more than 2-3 a day. Some days my digestive system is wacky. Will have horrible acid reflux/heart burn, nausea..etc. I'm so sorry at this present moment I am feeling all over the place I think I'm just getting a little overwhelmed. I feel like I'm just rambling on and on. But thank you so much for your feedback