I was officially diagnosed with fibromyalgia a couple years ago, but it was suspected for years before that (by myself and some other professionals). I never went it to check it out because I figured it doesn't matter because they don't know what to do about it anyway. Even after being diagnosed I was sort of sent on my way and wished good luck. I haven't had much luck managing the pain and my life with it. I never know what is too much until after I've done it. I have had worse pain after having physical therapy. I also haven't really found the right medicine to keep pain away. Of course, all of this just adds to the depression. So, I have been wanting to seek help in pain management but needed help with my "emotional stuff" first. In the mean time I have taken steroids twice and have had a great amount of relief with them. This caused me to wonder though, since fibromyalgia is not supposed to be inflammatory. I did some research to prove me right, but in the meantime I ended up in the psych hospital. There they ran the ANA (antinuclear antibody) test, which came back positive. This week I will be going to a different rheumatologist to follow up on that. The possibility is lupus, although I'm not sure I "fit" all the criteria. No matter what diagnosis I get, or don't get, I am going to try to get across the message that I need help in managing all of this. The fibro, pain, and mental issues have interfered in my work and home life and I can't continue like this. I just hope that I don't allow myself to feel belittled or "stupid" and not get what I need. I'll keep you posted on what happens and what other therapies they may come up with. Wish me luck!