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@mrsjazz: Also, she has some great info on chem. free cleaning!

@mrsjazz: any update? I am wondering it I may have it to...

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I have it! Well, I've been diagnosed with it. It's a weird diagnosis to get because while it can give some legitimacy to your pain, there's not an obvious treatment plan.

The diagnostic tool they use is those pressure points. I agree with most of this slideshow: http://www.webmd.com/fibromyalgia/ss/slideshow-fibromyalgia-overview

I was diagnosed by my GP, who just happened to have some speciality in it. She put me on antidepressants, but I got pregnant a month after and stopped taking them. Since then I've tried a couple of other drugs without any relief. (Please be warned Lyrica is a pretty crazy drug. The side effects and withdrawal symptoms can be intense for some people FYI!)

Basically it's like trial-and-error in symptom management.

What's worked best for me is Chinese medicine. I do acupuncture, take herbs, and moxibustion. I also try not to eat too much sugar, get enough sleep, and limit physical exertion. I plan so that I can have a break if I have to do something physically exhausting (ie. going in to work--I usually work at home--, grocery store or any other all-day outing.)

Some people do certain elimination diets, but I've never given that a serious try since I've been pregnant and/or nursing ever since I was diagnosed. I've also gone to a chiropractor, but make sure they understand how sensitive you are because if they do a big adjustment it can really knock you out.

Let me know if you have any other questions and take it easy!

@mrsgreengrass Ah yes that sounds like a good plan. Your GP will do bloodwork to rule out other stuff. Forgot about that. Hope you are feeling better soon! Def pm me if you like.

@glimmersnaps: Couldn't have said it better! I also have been diagnosed with fibromyalgia, but both rheumatologists I saw told me that there was no point in coming back, because there was nothing they could do for me. @mrsjazz: I have PCOS as well! I'm sorry your body is rebelling.