The alarm kicks in and while you are in that space between time - not awake - not asleep - you habitually whisper that little pray that you use each day, "please, please let this be a pain-free day.Sadly, the fates intervene and as you become fully conscious you become aware of the spasms in your legs and how tired and debilitating you feel even after a good night's sleep.
The last thing you want to do is get up because you know exactly what is coming: nausea, headache, anxiety and even depression. Depression plays a huge part because you are at a total loss for an explanation of your symptoms.
Unfortunately, you physician is of the "old school" and without saying so has hinted that your physical pain is "all in your head." You aren't alone. Thousands
