My hands and feet every morning when I get up, and my fingers are swollen. This goes away, however, with movement.There are a lot of people who have come to the fibro meetings and do not have IBS.Dr. Jacob Teitelbaum who has cfs and treats those with cfs, and fms has tried thyroid treatments with his patients successfully. His perameters are different, however, and thus his treatment is controversial with many Endocrinologists (like mine for instance). Teitelbaum also treats, (especially those with IBS symptoms) for Candida and Food allergies.I am deathly afraid of taking antibiotics now, as I believe they caused my Candida/Food Allergy reaction in the first place, and I don't want to go back there after being successfully treated for them with an antifungal (Diflucan), and staying away from the foods identified that I am sensitive to.I would like to try the natural Amour Thyroid, low dose, temporary treatment to stimulate the Thyroid, as I would think that would increase my stamina. I would think, however, it is not without risk and one should be monitored by a phyisician.------------------[This message has been edited by moldie (edited 08-28-99).]