Same here.

Reference ranges differ between labs, so comparing two reports is close to meaningless.

Ten percent cuts. Slower is faster.

Small wins count. Walking to the mailbox is a data point.

Worth asking what specifically was measured. Pain scores move with mood and function does not.

It gets smaller. Not easy, smaller. That distinction kept me going.

Sleep first. Bad night, bad day, more symptoms. Fix that before changing anything else.

Print the page. A fortnight in on paying by card and it lines up.

Same here.

It gets smaller. Not easy, smaller. That distinction kept me going.

Ask for the longer appointment slot. Ten minutes is not enough for a complex history and pretending otherwise wastes both your time.

Enteric coatings should not be crushed. The pellets are the delivery mechanism.

Function over score.

It gets smaller. Not easy, smaller. That distinction kept me going.

Reference ranges differ between labs, so comparing two reports is close to meaningless.