Hi, everyone.

I can confirm, officially, that the fatigue, pain, dizziness etc I have been suffering for some time now is definitely fibromyalgia. On Monday I had an appointment with a rheumatologist, and he confirmed the diagnosis by prodding me all over, and noting where I said "OW." Which was pretty much everywhere. I kept yawning throughout the consultation, because I was typically weary, which again tied in. It's a relief to have it confirmed.

I need to stop drinking caffeinated beverages, which is going to be hard. I love my tea, and the occasional cup of coffee. I need to keep doing the hydrotherapy and the walking, and take low dose paracetamol several times a day to take the edge off the pain.

I was going to post this on Monday night, but on Monday, I ate some dodgy sushi for dinner and... you can probably work out the rest. At least I got to spend yesterday in my nice comfy chair watching Dragon Booster and patting Tilly.

Right now, I need to go and have a bath, because I had a hydrotherapy session this afternoon, and the smell of chlorine on my skin is starting to annoy me.