Wow, that is all so good to know. I'll pursue extended glucose testing.

As for other questions...
I've always had the right vaccines before going abroad, which I've done many times, but I didn't go anywhere shortly before my condition developed.

So is an epsom salt bath a good approach? Should I try taking magnesium/calcium supplements?

I don't take acid reducers, and I've never been particularly exposed to anything.

I don't work out anymore, my shoulders are in too much pain and the pain increases far too easily.

Mrsd, I saw the thread you wrote, and it looks fascinating. What things from that thread would you specifically advise I talk to my doctor about/try? Particularly in terms of what drugs/supplements to take? Also, there was another sticky thread about eventual healing that alluded to a program of drugs and/or supplements on page two of the stickies on this forum, and I've spent hours but still can't understand what that means. Could someone link me to that? It's stressful and terrifying to learn all the ins and outs of my condition, but I can tell people here have found important things to do, and I want to learn them.

Thanks again, all.