Dear Louise:
In the face of completely normal testing, I am not sure I can offer an explanation. There are times that we just do not understand why symptoms are happening. Sometimes it is when a problem is in the beginning stages and the complete picture of a disease hasn't occured. Sometimes a problems has a large "mind" and "stress" component (meaning that the stressors of life begin to play on the nervous system and increase symptoms, both in our appreciation of them and the actual symptom itself). I realize that you symptoms are real and disturbing. I can't examine you nor do I have the lab and images to review. Often, a second opinion helps as a new pair of eyes and mind might be able to come up with something.
The normal testing is reassuring as most of the very worrisome problems are usually picked up.
I am sorry that I am not helping you much.
CCF Neuro MD
Dear Louise,
Maybe you could have a Small Fiber Punch Biopsy done to see if you have a small fiber sensory neuropathy at play.
Also you may want to view www.geocities.com/quinolones/ as many describe like symptoms.
Dear Louise,
As one who HAD fibromyalgia, I strongly recommend that you run--don't walk--to the nearest book store (i.e., Barnes & Noble)and get MAGNET THERAPY, Ron Lawrence, M.D., PH.D and Paul J. Rosch, M.D., F.A.C.P. I no longer have any of the discomfort associaated with this problem. I no longer need 4 Advil every six hours to function. If you would like to discuss, my e-mail:
***@****. Mitzi
I am very happy to hear that your "Fibro" is better, but I suggest that perhaps you had something else rather than Fibromyalgia, since it is not curable. I have Fibromyalgia and have spent many, many hours researching the subject and the one thing I have found out is that there is no cure. An individual can get relief and even periods of less pain, but "no cure." Myofascial Syndrome genenerally goes with Fibro and,also, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. I have had Myofasical release massages which helped to lessen the "knots" and "bumps" in the fascia. I also have had two acupuncture treatments. I hope to have more so that I can determine how much these are helping me, but, of course, I have to wait on approval from the insurance company.
Tell me more about your magnet treatment. Would be interested in hearing about it.