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Hi! My name is Kate and I live in Iowa. I have am 75 yr old and have had back issues most of my life. I have had to 2 back surgeries and cervical fusion for degenerative issues. in 2022, I was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis, and will be having test the end of September for fibromyalgia. My RA is well controlled so I can buy into having another issue. This "new" pain started after my surgeries in May. The pain is not in my joints but other places all over. I have terrible brain fog, and fatigue (also part of RA). I look forward to learning more about my issues.
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Precious Kate, I just wanted to let you know unless there have been a lot of changes since I was diagnosed 28 years ago with fibro, there are no tests for fibromyalgia....they only can do tests to rule out all the other autoimmune diseases. The doctor will palpate the trigger points to see if you have fibromyalgia & go over the bloodwork for the other autoimmune diseases. I have had fibro for 28 years. I will say this.....Arthritis, thyroid disease and other autoimmune diseases such lupus, RA, Sjogrens, Raynauds, Connective Tissue Disease do tend to go along with fibro. Praying for you Kate. You have a lot going on and I am so sorry. Hugs & Prayers....