Redtail, I appreciate talking to somebody with a sympathetic ear. I find that I don't talk about this with my husband or family, I want them to see the strong, active woman that they all have known for many years, which brings me to this question, why now? I'm 44 years old. I've been doing alot of research and have noticed that it affects most women in their early adulthood. I also have to admit that after reading this forum, I should consider myself lucky, because there are many people much worse off then me. If it wasn't for my breathing problems I'm sure I would still be carrying on thinking I just have arthritis, or, yes, I am getting older. Again, thank you for this forum, I don't feel I have to suffer in silence.