Hi Laurel,
It is very common to have Fibro as well when you have any pain condition. I don't have it at this point, but that could change. I have neuropathic pain, and that is also comming from the brain. My pain signals are all screwed up from the AS, and my brain started sending pain to my skin receptors. My skin burns like I am on fire, without the meds to help block these pain signals. I know some people with Fibro also get neuropathic pain, and I pray you don't get that. I take amitri[tyline, Effexor and Neurontin to slow the pain signals down from the brain.
Did either of your doc's suggest how to treat the fibro ? I wasn't quite clear, if your doctor doesn't feel you have A/S now, or you have both ?
Hugs,
Janet
