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Age range: 40

Male/female: Female

What are the symptoms?: Since I was 20 I have had extreme pain in my left

shoulder. It was diagnosed as Bursitis. I knew this was not the correct

diagnosis but just kept taking Motrin. I then developed pain/aching in both

shoulders and behind my neck. This has been going on for 20 years as well. I

have osteoarthritis in my knees and back. I have muscle stiffness constantly.

Extreme fatigue at times, to the point where I have to just lie down or fall

down, one or the other.

Has your illness been diagnosed?: Not yet.

How long did you suffer before you got help?: I had a Gastric Bypass 1/02 and

have been taking two multivitamin's a day, extra B-12, Calcium, Vitamin D and E.

This has helped a little.

Is there a time that you can remember when it started?: At age 20.

Have you found it hard to exercise, thus have you gained weight?: Yes. I had a

Gastric Bypass in Jan. of 2002. I have lost 49 pounds thus far and have another

forty to go. This has helped immensely.

Are you on disability?: No.

If you are any pointers for others trying to get on disability?: No.

Have you made any discoveries that have helped with the pain?: Yes. I have a

jacuzzi, which helps tremendously. Losing the weight has helped. Stretching

exercises help as well.

Do you have sleep problems? How do you deal with it?: I drink a tea made by

Celestial Seasonings called, Sleeptytime Tea. I also take a Benedryl if I have a

real big problem with sleep.

Do you have family that understands your illness?: Yes, my mother also has

osteoarthritis and has been diagnosed with FM.

Some have found certain foods causes problems with CFS or Fibro, have

you?: No.

What type of Doctor have you found that has helped you the most?: Have not found

a good doctor to help me, as of yet.

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