Oh Tracy and Kath, those black days are awful and it isn't fair and they drain you and leave you exhausted and scared. But you're right, Kath - it will get better. The weight will come off, the nails will grow back, the pains will lessen, and the fear will fade into the background even though we never completely lose it. You are both tired out with it all. Tracy I hope your scans and blood results are okay - your GP sounds very thorough. Kath, it's always dreadful when someone like the teacher loses the fight, but that isn't always the case - your work and the exercise and your back are enough to cope with at the moment. Sending a big hug to you both with a lot of understanding. Keep fighting - we have your back. xxx Michelle