Wow, you have been through a lot, and although the folks here on this board are rather stoic, I would imagine they have been through a lot as well.

I am new here and have learned quite a lot about PN and AN from the members of this Board. I suffer from both PN and AN and have just been diagnosed after close to 20 years of not feeling good. I also suffer from some sort of autoimmune illness with arthritis, etc., and fibromyalgia.

I tend to agree with Cyclelops about PN being caused by some trauma to the system. With her it was a terrible auto accident. I can attribute my symptoms to a pneumonia illness. The pattern has changed a bit and that is what led to my diagnosis.

Hope you get some relief soon...

Mere