Hi Mary,
Thanks for your flattery about Vets. I always like to say to people that
although our patients can't talk they can't lie or delude themselves also -
so there must be times when we have the advantage!!
I feel the same way about the experiences that this disorder has had me go
through - if some good has come out of it's been in terms of my empathy with
others and my knowledge of myself.
Ive also been interested in the postings regarding Fibromyalgia. I found
that for a long time after surgery I had extreme "tension" for want of a
better word throughout most of the muscular system and major fatigue. Often
the ribcage was tight to the extent that I couldn't sleep and had to get out
of bed and into the spa pool in order to get relaxed enough to breathe
without effort.
I wondered about fibromyalgia at the time after reading an article by a Dr
who had suffered with it after a car accident. At the time however I put it
down largely to a sudden transition from being very active to being
inactive, plus after effects of anaesthesia etc. I was also having night
sweats etc and battling with being sent to see a psychiatrist regarding my
continued abd discomfort So I wonder how much it is all related.
I found therapeutic massage to be a lifesaver and also had acupuncture which
seemed to help.
Best wishes to all, Sue
PS What is the compound the Dr and pharmacist cooked up that is rubbed on
the skin??