Eva, my throid disease was discovered thru annual blood test my internist. I didn't realize she had also tested throid as well. She called me a few days later to tell me I had Grave Disease. Never heard of it before. My internst then, informed me about Hyperhtroid disease and sent me to a specialist, who did testing and confirmed the disease. That was about 15 years ago. I was treated for the Graves'; which eventually went into hypothroid (low throid).I get blood work every 4 -6 months and have been on daily medication and will need the blood tests and meds for the rest of my life.

The main reason I mentioned any of this was the fact that I do believe; not only the infection, but my constant anger and being sooooo upset helped as well to set off the throid disease. The throid disease was discovered shortly after the after the incident with the dentist. That is why I finally realized, I unknowingly played a part in setting this disease off as well. I had to let go of my feelings of anger and eventually prayed for him.

Your poor body has gone through so much and still continues. With all this emotional, as well as physical pain; hope you don't mind my asking - what meds are you currently taking? Also, do you take anything to help you get sufficient sleep.? Not the best recommendation for some; but without Ambien CR, with all the spinal and PN pain, I would be unable to get any sleep at night. At least this, along with my pain meds, gets me 6 hours of painless sleep.

I have mentioned this before; but you are "all inspiring". With all you go thru, you still put together some beautiful music on the Focus on Blessings site. Love & prayers.
Gerry