Chilpep, I just started posting recently. I'm only about 5 months post, so I can't answer your question. My symptoms are different from yours (more autoimmune than anxiety/pain related) but just as scary to me. It has been a dark fall/winter for me. My 4th month was bad, and this 5th month hasn't been much better. I know this phrase is becoming common, but "I could have written your post." I too am anxious to hear from others who have found victory over this scourge. It's comforting to know we're not alone. It's my only comfort right now.