Hi Anita, I am so relieved to know that you have been to your Dr, and that your symptoms are being looked into. It could very well be a combination of the Fibromialgia,Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, and Lupas you talked about. I hope the test will reveal the problem. Also i totally understand and can identify with what you sais about it affecting you menatally as well as psyically and the stress and pain can make it very difficult to do simple tasks like washing your hair and looking after yourself and that in its self can make one feel very low and down. I am so very glad to know that your pain in now under control,this must be a big relief for you.I,me happy you are feeling postive again and getting your life back. Have you thought about taking any suppliments for you RA? There are a few things you could take to help with the swelling and your joints. I have heard that simple things like Cod Liver Oil and other Fish Oils can be helpful for the joints and your cartlige antiinflamotory.Copper bracelets and magnetic therapy can work wonders. Good Luck on Dec 6th with your tests (i will be thinking about you),please let us know how you get on. Glad to know your feeling better. PaulinexXx