Wendy
It was thought that I had Lupus and now I am diagnosed with fibro. I have been dealing with pain since 1995. I went to a doctor to help me loose weight after being physically innactive for a few years (since 8/99)due to a car accident. He did a blood screening that covered everything. My Iron saturation was at 60% (normal 15-50%, Hemoglobin 15.7 (11.5-15), Hematocrit 44.6% (normal 34-44%). With all of these being above normal I thought it was odd & the doctor thought it was odd, but did nothing. I found from reading past notes about fibro that I may have Hematocromotosis which is a genetic blood disorder. It causes all of the same symptoms and is often diagnosed as fibro. I have seen another doctor and I am waiting for them to get back to me. Have your iron checked if the fibro diagnosis is unclear or if treatments are not working. Hematocromotosis is a serious disease if it goes unchecked. They gave me Celebrex for my arthritis and that is beginning to help some. Good Luck.