Hi Palma! I have just joined the site, and feel you may have Fibromyalgia, in which case a Rheumatologist would be the most helpful. I have had it for eleven years. Pain seems to be helped somewhat by Anti-depressents, particularly Cymgen, also Purblocka up to three times a day (10mg) to slow the system down so it is not so painful. Trepeline is good if you have sleep problems - 5 to 10 mg at around eight in the evening. Too much can cause constipation, so use as small a dose as you can. Sleep is very important with Fibromyalgia as is rest, exercise such as walking, relaxation - not overdoing it. The Rheumatologist is the first step though. I also feel very isolated, and the one specialist I have seen in Cape Town just feels my tender points on my back and says I am much better and doesn't seem to listen. I have a lot of fatigue and often can't walk and am forced to crawl. My knees tend to burn as if I have walked a hundred miles! I have some pain, mostly when a cold front is approaching. Then it gets worse. Especially if there is thunder. I would make a good weather lady!

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