@Bleslie, I have been reading of a doctor in AZ who has had a clinic developing studies for the last 11 years. Studying inflammation of the muscles, bones, and even brain tissue. We of a certain age are very familiar with childhood diseases including inflammation. It makes sense to me. I've developed Fibromyalgia at 13 when I got a serious infection ending with a 106°. I've had Fibromyalgia and CFS for 58 years.

@A MyFibroTeam Member, you are s sweet. Yes, it has been a challenge. But, this sickness makes one strong!! I'm now a tough old bird!! Lol.

Rik it's not ruled out at all...this is up dated info..and talking to docs now

@BLeslie, yes its been a long time... I didn't get a diagnosis until 1998 after seeing 19 doctors. The last on referred me to a Rheumatologist, he then referred me to a Pain clinic. I just wouldn't give up. I guess I had do much time and agony built up to give up on myself. Thank you for your kind words.

Epstein Barr is one of the eight virus, also considered herpes virus. Very common.