Calm, healing butterflies headed to you, Donna, and hugs, too.

I know how it feels to have a diagnosis that doesn't quite fit, to not be able to do the things I wanted to, and to have gained weight and all the issues that go with that. My success story happened after I started seeing a naturopathic practitioner who does electrodermal screening (and an integrated massage therapist and an acupuncturist). Working with them I went from barely being able to walk the dogs around the block a year ago, to time trial racing and metric century rides this year. If you're interested, I can PM you more detail and can ask her to find a similar practitioner in your area.

Western medicine or alternative, I like the idea of a second opinion, and doing a lot of research on your own. Oh, and if you feel like crying - go ahead and cry...and picture the tears and pain flying away on butterfly wings.

Hugs and butterflies,
~T~