Linda

You are not alone girlfriend!

Love, Darla

Welcome to this site. I'm sorry you have been suffering for so long. Many of us on here have gone years and years undiagnosed, too.

I was diagnosed with FM in 2004 after suffering for years with pain. At the time, I was glad to have a name for my ailments (back then I just didn't know any better). My 'FM' got worse every year and it was getting worse fast towards the end (in 2006 and 2007). I was told to see a pyschiatrist. I found a new doctor and was finally correctly diagnosed with Lyme and coinfections. I began treatment for Lyme and coinfections in March of 2007 and I am now a recovered Lymie. I have my life back.

I hope you find the answer to your pain. Have you had any tests for Lyme and what were the results?

Are you seeing an LLMD?

When your body is in pain, it's trying to tell you something. I think it's shameful that people are just told that they have to live that way (in pain). In my case, FM was caused by Lyme. My lyme is gone and so is the FM.

feel free to ask any questions.

Peace,

Connie

As far as which tests to order from Igenex, I'm not sure about that myself. However, I will look into that. My doc used a lab called Immunosciences. Many on here used Igenex. So, someone may even come along to answer your question while I am looking for the right answer.

Ann

Second, it might be worth an 'exploratory' appointment. Your insurance will probably cover the appointment. So, there's not a lot to lose....just your time if this doctor turns out to be , well, a joke (when it comes to treating and diagnosing Lyme).

Has anyone helped you find an LLMD in your area? Maybe you should just go ahead an make the appointment with an LLMD to 'rule out' lyme. It's my understanding that there can be a lengthy waiting period.

I'm still working on your question about what to check on the test form. You should be tested for Lyme and all coinfections, too. Is the form confusing?

We'll have more answers about that soon .

In the meantime, take good care of yourself....some good supplements are probiotics, monolaurin and glutathione, too. I take magnesium glycinate...it really helped to relax my neck muscles. You have to be really careful about which form of magnesium you buy. it can be difficult to absorb. Magnesium glycinate is apparently absorbed very well, by me.