My oldest was about 6 months old when I developed lupus' annoying little brother fibromyalgia. I have no advice for you except to research, research, research beyond what your rheumatologist tells you. I have a good friend with lupus and she basically ignores her doctors--not that I'm counseling that, but she knows her body better than they do and the treatment protocols that work for her are not necessarily what the doctors would recommend. With chronic illnesses, WE have to become the experts in our own treatment because the doctors do not know everything, nor do they know our individual bodies. I can guarantee you I know more about fibromyalgia than the rheumatologist who confirmed my diagnosis. My best to you.

Lynn Siprelle, Editor