patti
HI, Just wanted to let you know that the "hotspots" and your fibromyalgia are all controlled by your thyroid. I would urge you to find a good doc that specializes with thyroid and uses all natural thyroid meds. The endos of today really do not know how to completely and correctly treat the thyroid. I am a thryoid patient and I had the beginnings of fibromyalgia. It is sooo painful and the hotspots were always in the same places especially my feet and my upper legs. I had of course a list of symptoms a mile long that I had no idea were connected to the thyroid. I am now on Armour thyroid meds and I've absolutely no symptoms. I urge you to visit the about website... www.about.com and type in mary shomon in the search. You will find out a lot of info on the thyroid and its affects on the entire immune system. Also another great website is www.brodabarnes.org there you'll find a number to call for a Barnes doc in your area. These docs are the best in the field when it comes to the thyroid. I would love to hear back from you and if I can be of any help....please let me know. Patti