Do you see someone at the Mayo clinic for diagnostics? In my opinion you are deficient in basic but necessary nutrition. I read about holistic medicine. Be sure to keep a log about you flares. Date, times and symptoms, doctor visits because this is relevant down the road. Documentation is KEY if you are not able to work. Read Doctor Fred Pescatore ' book "The Truth". Mayo's Rheumatology I think is the best place to start. See a mental health doctor because the stress works on the mind and spreads to the body. Your symptoms are real so misconstrue that you are mental. I have a few other ideas. I am not a medical person I just want try correct some of my health issues by learning from books etc. ST