Swelling

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Hi all,

I hope this Monday finds all of you in good spirits, that is my hope.

I was wondering if any of you experince noticeable swelling, such as

in the legs, feet, face, etc.

I am still learning about FM and even though I have read a lot, been

told a lot and have experienced a lot, I still do not understand this

all that well.

My rheumatologist does not believe in actual " pain killers " but

rather in supplements. He has put me on Proantho-C, CoQ10 ST-100,

Myocalm and others. Since I also have psoratic arthritis he also has

me taking EPA-DHA (fish oil).

The psoriasis is out of control at this time and so is the pain. I

have been praying for the strength to fight this, but at times I feel

like I am fighting a losing battle.

I have not worked in a year and my whole life has been about working

up the corporate ladder.

I have been taking Ambien for the sleep problem and some nights it

works and others I still wake up at 2 or 3 am and stay awake.

I thank all of those that have emailed me such supportive and

informative emails about how their lives have been affected by this

disorder.

I am currently battling with my insurance company over paying the

bills to the rheumatologist and also for long term disability. I

decided a year ago that I would be back to work in a couple of

months, but I was wrong. I put off attempting to apply for any type

of disability, because to me, I would be losing the war rather than

winning it. But now, it has been a year since I have worked and my

savings is gone and I am living on borrowed money.

God has been good to me and I know that he is watching over me. But

I am still human and I know that I am on a " pity pot " right now, but

that is just another hurdle that I will jump over!

Thanks again for listening, I am so glad that I have found this group!

Jim