You are the only person I have ever seen with a father with dermatomyocitis. My father has it as well. He was diagnosed at age 18, well before I was born but has struggled his whole life. For the original poster, a few thoughts come to mind: Lyme Disease or other tick-borne diseases (explain the temp and pain) Autonomic Dysfuction (would explain the temperature) Kidney Stones (extreme pain but I would have thought they would have looked for these) Nerve pain stemming from spinal issues Fibromyalgia - yes, the pain can be that bad Since the painkillers aren't helping much, it makes me think that it might be nerve related. I hope that your dad get a diagnosis soon.

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I purchased mine through Rainbow Resource - 5A. I used 4B and purchased 5A from them but we aren't going to use it. As secular homeschoolers, it was just too hard to weed the religion out.... Here is a link for you http://www.rainbowresource.com/prodlist.php?sid=1250470224-179486&subject=7&category=8177

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