Hi mamafigure...

Yes! Vicky has it pegged...your doctor could be more proactive about this, I hope you suggest the tests to him. Good luck to you, and know you aren in my prayers. When I first starting seeking treatment and didn't know what was wrong, each doctor asked me if I was having emotional problems. One doctor-my primary care doc- was apologetic, as he knew me pretty well; the other was a neurologist, who spent 5 minutes with me, and told me it was age and asked-with a sly look on his face-if I was having problems at home or something. I was 33at the time. He was fired.

Peg, I love your altruisms...

Good luckto you!