Hello,

I just joined the lists last night. This morning I woke up to 42
messages! just got through them! Whew!

My name is Leann Silvernail. I am origionally from the Boston, MA area,
but moved to Nashville, TN 10 1/2 years ago. I was diagnosed with
Fibromyalgia in June 1998, just before my 32nd birthday (in July). I
had gone through 6 months of testing (MRI, etc.) I have a cousin, Dr.
Wally Nalesnik, who is a DR in Lynn. MA that had diagnosed me over the
phone in 5 minutes. I have pain and numbness through my arms, hands,
legs, feet. I have not slept more than 2 hours of 10 minute naps a
night in over 2 years. Nothing I have been given by Dr.s (neurologist,
rheumatologist specializing in FMS, psychiatrist) has helped. I am
really getting frustrated. I work 33 hours a week at a laundry doing
bundles. It is too much, but I have no choice. I am single, and SS
won't grant me disability. Have been turned down 4 times. Have filed my
2nd appeal on my 2nd application.

Well, I'd better get to work. Pray it's not a mess like the last 2
days.

Leann

P.S. The link below is to my web site.


http://community.webtv.net/leannsangels/LEANNSILVERNAIL