I just read your next post. I don't think that they mean "mind over matter" and to "buck up". Fibro is real. There is just no definitive lab work for it and it doesn't affect organs. It is real pain and fatigue. I have been treated with meds for sleep/rest and urged to exercise and that truly does help. I have been able to not be very concerned about the Fibro because I was so concerned about the Lupus, RA, AS and other life threatening things. I was very upset with the first diagnosis of Fibro because I felt like he was belittling how I felt. My PCP finally explained it to me to where I was able to understand it. I thought he was saying it was all in my head. That is not the case. They just can't do labs and lay it out in front of you and say you have Fibro.

I have been very very sick in the past with my Sed Rate very low. It doesn't always indicate how much pain you have or how sick you are. Thankfully my dr. says he treats people and not lab results.

Hugs.
Possi

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RUN WHEN YOU CAN,
WALK IF YOU HAVE TO,
CRAWL IF YOU MUST,
JUST NEVER EVER GIVE UP!



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