So... I'm only a LITTLE crazy.

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Had my appointment with the Rheumatologist.. And I have Fibromyalgia- It's been confirmed. It was a very bittersweet thing to hear- I finally know why I've been in pain all my life.. Along with other things (I'd come to think everyone dealt with this and I was just being a baby not being able to cope) BUT I now know I have something that doctors are still in the very beginning of learning stages with.. There's no cure, and none of the treatments are sure fire. At least now I know to expect the pain I have, and I understand the reason behind it (sort of)As well as the crippling fatigue. It might not go away, but at least I expect it now. I might be able to hook up with pain management courses and so on now, too... Which will help- Also look into different organizations that help people with FM and so on. The doctor I had today (although a brief encounter) never made me feel like I had to defend my thoughts on MY health and how MY body was feeling, I didn't feel like he didn't believe me, or that he knew more than me and I was wrong because I'm not a doctor. I didn't feel like I was being rushed or brushed off in the least. He was very observant and responsive to every reaction I had (before I had the chance to realize I was reacting, he said "Oh.. That's tender there, eh?" And things like that) He spoke in a soft calm manner and didn't make me feel stupid, but still used the proper words. He gave me a little sheet of paper, asked if I had any questions.. And of course I had none at the time. I just wish he'd given me more information sheets.. Although.. I think I saw a few sites on the sheet he gave me. Thank you so much Dr. Kapur- I know you're never going to read this, but you really don't know how you've changed my life for the better by giving me this validation. I do hope I see you when I get back to work like you said, because you mentioned you go to my work often :).

NOW.. If we could just get my stomach fixed up.. Or at least figure out what's wrong with THAT (it could possibly be tied to the FM) Then I'd be on the right track to make my way back to work eventually.. I hope.