I was diagnosed with fibro about two summers ago after not really having any other explanation for my symptoms. I recently started seeing a physical therapist and she immediately, after hearing all my symptoms, asked if I had been tested for tick-borne illnesses. Apparently there are a gazillion different kinds and the Lyme test that a pcp gives you is only about 50% accurate.
Long story short- I am now working w a specialist based in NC bc apparently this is very common. I am getting tested not only for tick-borne illnesses, but also mold and toxin exposure. There is luckily treatment that is quite successful if I end up w positive tests. Unfortunately, insurance covers none of this stuff, so many people are not ever going to get the help they need, but I wanted to share regardless.