My daughter (12) was diagnosed with bells palsy last year, and her face was completely dropped on one side, but it cleared up really quickly in less than two weeks. Her problems started with earache and then the pain moved to her eye and jaw. She has just started to get ear pain again and is a bit worried that it could signal the start of somethi... more

You have an awful lot on your plate by the sound of things, and stress is particularly bad for Fibromyalgia. My advice is to educate yourself about Fibro as much as you can. When looking on the internet though, try to avoid any sites that are trying to sell you something. There are numerous sites out there giving false info. The best ones are g... more

Hi Reid, I hope that it is what it seems to you, but I think that two weeks is too short a time frame for any doctor to take seriously. I have just been diagnosed with a 'connective tissue disease, possibly lupus' and have been offered plaquenil. I also have fibromyalgia, and took the decision to become physically dependant on strong opiates,... more