Back on the Horse

Just when you think that you are moving along, chronic fatigue syndrome comes around and knocks you off your horse!

No matter how organized I am, or how much I am on top of things, fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue immunodeficiency syndrome will always be there to give me a large reality check. But, that is alright, because I am learning to live with and accept the limitations of my body.

Tomorrow I have my second appointment with my integrative medicine specialist and internist. I was very pleased with my first appointment, as she took over 2 hours to examine me and discuss my symptoms. Tomorrow we are going to discuss the results of yet another complete blood panel, as well as have several nutritional analysis tests. I am looking forward to the results, whatever they are. I am hoping I can get a referral to a good rheumatologist and perhaps a neurologist as well (although I work in a neurosurgery office, I would not be comfortable being examined by my own bosses).

My doctor has recommended several supplements, in addition to augmenting my diet. I will also be finding out if trying gluten-free would be beneficial. I do know a few arthritis patients who have benefited from going gluten-free, but arthritis and fibromyalgia are two completely different chronic pain conditions.

In honor of the newfound knowledge I will be uncovering about my own nutritional status, expect a post about nutrition, and a later post about supplements (and what works for me), on deck this week or next.

Until then, keep moving forward!