hi gail from OK. here. read most of your messages and relate to all of ya! dx hep c ra, lupus, and fibromylagia. now add small series of strokes, like im not already confused enough. all of my illnesses have same symptoms so i am one very tired, painful, sick and depressed puppie. i really havent had a good day in 3 years id kill for a couple of good hours lol. dr doesnt feel need treatment yet and from what i read treatment may not be in my best intrest. i too dont tell many what i have even though i know i got it from a needle stick i am a nurse or was until disability and remember exactly which day i stuck myself trying to hurry. people do look at you differently! glad i found ya all and hope to here from ya all.