Hi all.. I am usually on the Diabetes board but thought I would come here for advice. I am a type 1 diabetic and have suffered with neuropathy in the past. It was assumed that it was a complication from the diabetes and I was sent to a neurologist. The neurologist thought I might have MS but determined I didnt. I have never been officially tested for anything else but he thought I had FM.

I stay tired all of the time but most people just assume that is because I have 3 very small children. My kids are 11, 4, 3, and 15 months. Even they should not make me feel as run down as I always feel. I have had my thyroid tested and it came back fine as well as a test for anemia. I have TMJ, back pain, bursitis in my hips, and total lack of energy.

How do you go about pulling for testing and a diagnosis? Is there anything that really works with bringing back your energy level? This has all been going on for a few years now.

I think some of it may be hormonal as I had a hysterectomy in March. I was 29 at the time and had numerous problems that led to the hyst. I dont want to be a downer but this is no way to live... Especially, when I want to be an energetic fun person to be around for my kids. Thank you for any advice you can give

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Mindy
Take your self esteem and own it, lest you spend your entire life searching for it in other people

Unles you have pain in at least 11 of the 18 trigger points on the body you will not get a diagnosis of FM. If you are tired all the time then maybe you have Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS)
Good Luck.

Thanks for your advice. I would not even be thinking FM without the Neurologist suspecting it. Now I have new insurance and a new PCP. I am wondering how to address the issue and how to push for the testing. Thanks again

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Mindy
Take your self esteem and own it, lest you spend your entire life searching for it in other people