It seemed like forever before a doctor could tell me what in the world was causing this unbearable pain all over my whole body! That did not include the depression, anxiety, insomnia, fear, hopelessness, and the myriad of other negative emotions that had become a part of my day and night.
I had facet injections that cost thousands of dollars each. The relief
Would last 3 days and then the pain would be back with a vengeance! 7 total.
Massages - they helped a little with relaxation.
Chiropractor - maanipulation for me seemed to make it worse. But I have lots of friends that swear by their chiropractors for chronic pain!
Yoga - made me get out of the house and meet some nice people. Strengthens the inner core!
Acupuncture - was great! As long as you could go around with the needles in you! The doctor told me it might be kind of hard to drive that way!!😬
Medication - muscle relaxers, in the long run did not help.
Pain meds - not recommended in my case. Went to a surgeon thinking that I could get neck replacement surgery! 😉
Finally, arrived at a Rheumatologist. I believe that there are at least 18 trigger points on the body for diagnosis of fibro, with pain lasting at least 3 months. In the literature, I am unclear as to the minimum amount of points for diagnosis. If someone is aware of that, please speak up!! Thank you! This doctor proceeded to touch 2 places on my body, without making any eye contact and then told me that I had Fibromyalgia. I have White Coat Syndrome, so there was no way I was going to question him. Besides that I felt rotten and was crying. I remember feeling so hopeless.
But I look back on those early days and wonder sometimes how I made it?! It has been such an uphill battle against so many obstacles. But I know that I could not have made it this far without God, family, friends doctors, counselors and so many other support systems.
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