Hi this sounds so familiar to me...im also at my wits end! I have paralyzing fear of doctors for years I have been convinced I have HIV. The fear will go away and im fine but then it comes back and this time it came back with a vengeance. So my mother and dragged me by my hair to the doctor for a physical blood work and all. The day of the results my brother had to physically drag me into the doctors office . They called both my parents in and my brother was in the waiting room ready in case I bolted. The doctor said all my blood work was normal but to lay off meat and eggs because I had a little to much protein. I was "ok" for about a day, but I wondered why he didn't order the HIV test. My mother swore that he said to everything was fine and it wasn't needs unless I really wanted it. I didn't hear any of that! I still wasn't convinced but now I was terrified to go get a test . I was put on Prozac by the doctor who said my mental state was no normal, I almost had to be sedated that day. It was bad, I still was flipping out.. So I was referred to a psychologist. I went she told me I was not dealing with my real issues and it was coming out in anxeixty , particularly health and that she was a cancer nurse for 16 years and that if I had HIV or cancer my my blood work would have shown something and the doctor would have orders additional test. But I don't buy any of that. I googled too much protein and it said a possible cause is HIV or cancer. How could the doctor miss that and it took me 5 secs to google it ? Now I'm even more convinced or he's incompetent im going crazy my parents and every one says I'm crazy but am I really that crazy? I told my ex he got tested and he's fine.. But that means nothing according to the research I've done. I'm so terrified to get a test. So I'm just in hell. This all started about a moth ago when I thought I had a sinus infection because of allergies.

hi jaynelouise, I'm sorry you're feeling as bad as you are. If you have a definate diagnosis of fibromyalgia I would suggest you go to one of the forums. There is lots of help from fellow sufferers and someone there might be able to give you some advice. Just type in "fibromyalgia symptoms" and you will find a large site www.fibromyalgia-symptoms.org. The anxiety and the depression might be associated with menopause or a combination of both fibro and menopause. I had been having really awful feelings of anxiety and dread and was given supplements from a really good health food shop in my area. I was told to take b vitamins and magnesium and I can say it has helped. I was diagnosed with FMS about 9 years ago but my symptoms come and go so I don't know if it was right. I have also had really bad menopause symptoms for about 2 years so the combination of both is horrendous. I too have been trying to figure out what is wrong with me for 9 years and sometimes it is just overwhelming. I'm sorry I can't come up with anything else for you but I hope it helps somewhat. Take care.

Thanks again everyone for your advice! I am going to use a topical (50% Heat-50% bitter apple). I also have an outstanding dermatology vet that I am due to take one of my other dogs in to for a check. I am considering taking Kai in just for her opinion. Dealing with Kai's issues since last April when she came along has really been a challenge for all involved. If I didn't work from home so much and have the financial blessing, things would be quite different. I am wondering how some people not as blessed take care of their pets if they can't afford it. Anyone posting a question here knows very well the $ involved, although I like to say my pets health is not about that, but in a lot of ways it is. This is especially true when the vet screws up and doesnt fix things. I really think that the profession should offer refunds, or we as consumers should be more active when things go wrong with diagnosis. I know humans make mistakes, but I have spent thousands on misdiagnosis for my pets, came close to loosing my dog at least three times, and never even gotten an apology. This is the reason I'm on my 8th vet in 16 years. Sorry, just venting,. Thanks again everyone!! SG

Wow! You are to be congratulated for all the hard work and effort you've put in to take care of Majorie, and are continuing to do to see that she's in the best position possible for the changes yet to come. I'm so glad for both of you that this is working out the way it is. Thanks for the update. I've been thinking about the both of you. I remember my Mom viewed caring for her Mom as a chore as that's all she had time and capability of doing...she was there to feed her, do dishes, clean her up, do laundry, take care of the house, etc. Once her Mom went into the nursing home, then her visits became a pleasure as she was able to chat and take her to bingo, read books together, etc. It wasn't that it was less time, but that that time was so much more meaningful for both of them.