Appreciate Cyra's comments regarding Fibromyalgia. While I am fortunate not to suffer from FMS, I do suffer terribly from it's sister disease CFS (Chronic Fatigue Syndrom) which mirror many of the same symptoms as FMS. For three years I underwent many exams and various medications from M.D.'s with no results in improvement...they just shrugged their shoulders and told me they did'nt know what the problem was. I was just about to give up and figured if this was part of getting older I didn't want any part of it. Luckily a friend mentioned her N.P.(Naturapathic Physician) who worked with FMS patients and suggested I try her. She determined that I had CFS not FMS. I shared this information with my M.D., however, she refused to acknowledge the disease and even refused to work with the licensed, certified, N.P. Part of the problem with these diseases and M.D.'s is the tests they order do not find most of the typical problems of CFS. Only after I had taken extensive tests odered by my N.P., using my blood serum, saliva, and deeper levels of thyroid testing, was it discovered that my adrenal gland was almost non-functioning which caused a severe imbalance of my thyroid (all the usual form of blood tests previously taken by the M.D.'s came back as normal). Also, over the years stress had created a problem with my neuro-transmitter levels which were also not previously indicated, but, again the problem was located only after using the tests order by my N.P. Please note this is not to say an N.P. is the only answer to all health problems...they will honestly acknowledge this fact and are pleased to work with an M.D. in order to bring the quality of your life back. Yes, there is a need for both physicians in your life, but here's the tricky part...to find an Medical Doctor that will work with a Naturapathic Physician. You cannot imagine how wonderful it is to have the energy to function normally and to eliminate the "brain fog" that is a big part of CFS. My life is absolutely terrific and I almost feel like I'm 20 again. That is such a gift for a 73 year old babe. I wish all you CFS sufferers good luck and warm wishes that you find help. SueB
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Appreciate Cyra's comments regarding Fibromyalgia. While I am fortunate not to suffer from FMS, I do suffer terribly from it's sister disease CFS (Chronic Fatigue Syndrom) which mirror many of the same symptoms as FMS. For three years I underwent many exams and various medications from M.D.'s with no results in improvement...they just shrugged their shoulders and told me they did'nt know what the problem was. I was just about to give up and figured if this was part of getting older I didn't want any part of it. Luckily a friend mentioned her N.P.(Naturapathic Physician) who worked with FMS patients and suggested I try her. She determined that I had CFS not FMS. I shared this information with my M.D., however, she refused to acknowledge the disease and even refused to work with the licensed, certified, N.P. Part of the problem with these diseases and M.D.'s is the tests they order do not find most of the typical problems of CFS. Only after I had taken extensive tests odered by my N.P., using my blood serum, saliva, and deeper levels of thyroid testing, was it discovered that my adrenal gland was almost non-functioning which caused a severe imbalance of my thyroid (all the usual form of blood tests previously taken by the M.D.'s came back as normal). Also, over the years stress had created a problem with my neuro-transmitter levels which were also not previously indicated, but, again the problem was located only after using the tests order by my N.P. Please note this is not to say an N.P. is the only answer to all health problems...they will honestly acknowledge this fact and are pleased to work with an M.D. in order to bring the quality of your life back. Yes, there is a need for both physicians in your life, but here's the tricky part...to find an Medical Doctor that will work with a Naturapathic Physician. You cannot imagine how wonderful it is to have the energy to function normally and to eliminate the "brain fog" that is a big part of CFS. My life is absolutely terrific and I almost feel like I'm 20 again. That is such a gift for a 73 year old babe. I wish all you CFS sufferers good luck and warm wishes that you find help. SueB
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