Feeling Comfortable With Your Diagnosis

[PlateletGal]

Hi ! I just wanted to let you know that we have a new Health Page entitled, "Newly Diagnosed ?". VaBreeze & I did our best to list many conditions that you may want to consider having your physician rule out before accepting a fibromyalgia or Chronic Fatigue Immune Dysfunction (AKA: myalgic encephalomyelitis) diagnosis. We also have some other new health pages, including members' testimonials, video library, etc.

http://www.medhelp.org/health_pages/Fibromyalgia/Newly-Diagnosed/show/754?cid=39 --- Newly Diagnosed health page

http://www.medhelp.org/health_pages/list?cid=39 --- link to our health pages

[SassyLassie]

The only sign I have of hypothyroidism is a low basal temp in the morning, it is usually around 96.8. My skin is dry, but not lots. I have tried thyroid supplements, and they make me so nervous, I end up throwing them away.

[PlateletGal]

Do you have very dry skin and other signs of hypothyroidism ? Apparently the majority of fibro & CFS patients have a low thyroid, but our lab tests are normal ! For additional information, go to our health pages and click on:

Diagnostic and Blood Tests to Help Diagnose Fibromyalgia:

[SassyLassie]

Those are wonderful links. I have had almost all those tests done and blood work too. They always come back "normal" it is frustrating. I do hurt in 9 of the 11 points however. I wonder why I am always hurting, my heart is fine, thyroid, "seems" ok, you name it, the dog-gone blood work and other tests say I am OK. I am at my wits end. I still say I have a form of this, but, who knows. Anyway, thanks again for these links they are a wealth of info.

[PlateletGal]

My e-mail inbox is full of some other things that I need to add to our health pages... so definitely keep checking out the health pages link from time to time. You may find recent research that you can print out and discuss with your physician.

[VaBreeze]

I'm glad you added this post PlateletGal.  You have done an amazing job gathering very useful information for all and your efforts are greatly appreciated.  :-)

PlateletGal and I are always adding new items (latest research, symptoms, treatments, etc.) regarding FMS/CFS-ME.  We encourage everyone to review this area periodically to enhance your knowledge and to arm yourself with what you may need whether it is seeking a doctor, making your case for dx, disability procedures or work related matters.  

Knowledge is power!!!