Hi KJ & all -

I just re-read your informative post - I'm glad to say I "got it" a little more this time!

One question - do you think all the "knotty" spots that I feel are adhsesions? Maybe this is common - so excuse the description if so - but it's good to be able to ask. If I rub/run my hand down or across my arm (or leg etc) there are distinctive ripply knotty feeling ridges underneath. They seem quite long. I do rub or do a vibrato motion, to "loosen" the pain points, so that's why I'm noticing this, but there is pain in non-knotty spots too.

I agree - the autoimmune issue is key. The question is - why did our bodies "turn" on themselves? Are there more autoimmune disorders these days (which I think is true) or are they just more obviously known & diagnosed?

My first "autoimmune" illness was almost 20 years ago. I am very curious as to what environmental or other aspects might be setting us up for these disorders.

Thanks again for this thread & your sharing.