<<Disclaimer: Verify this information before applying it to your situation.>> Thank you to all who emailed and inspired me. It seems that this problem can be overcome. I got about 20 responses and I would thank each individually if I could but I pay for the internet by the minute. Almost everyone has had some improvment if not complete of muscle pain & weakness. A few are learning to live with it as it has not gone away completely. some have had success going with another therapy such as avioding food allergies, supplementing with calcium, magnesim, or potassium. One person found that she had hypothyroid and the medication helped. Most respondants said it took about 3 months to notice improvement and 6 months to a year for recovery. I hope this helps.