it is very hard to come to terms with i used to be very physically active and very social but just cant do it any longer it is so much more than what you eat and drink its a major change and not everyone is the same so what works for one may not work for another the thing i think most people find is alcohol makes the fatigue worse ten fold i have many other complications but try to eat well get some exercise and rest pacing yourself is also very important hope this helps

It will take tie to get the right balance of meds to help. To help with sore/stiff muscles a lot of people find that bathing with epsom salts in the water helps to relax. The other thing that seems to help for the pain is heat , a hot pad/beanbag.
Making sure that you get as much of the right kind of sleep as possible is essential, but not always possible. Making sure that your room is dark really seems to help.
As to diet - it is very much a personal matter, we have found that cutting out gluten, corn, tomatoes, strawberries and citrus prevents things from getting worse. Also my daughter has a bad reaction to cinnamon, nutmeg, curry and peppers. BUT this is her - the thing with fibro is that each case presents slightly differently. There is a period of experimentation before you find what works well for you. The main thread diet wise seems to be to cut out as much processed food as possible so that what you are eating can do you the most good.
As Akonnerth said if you can keep exercising gently and pace yourself it is best. It is important to not overdo things when you are feeling strong as you will pay for it in pain a fatigue later.
This site is wonderful for advice and support - I really don't think I would be able to cope without it.

What to eat and drink is very individual, as lowernotes said. There is no recognized or clinically researched diet for fibromyalgia, but you can try an elimiination diet and figure out if any particular food is causing your symptoms to increase.

The only diet-related thing I've personally found to help is cleaning up my diet - eliminating processed foods as much as possible, buying local, cooking from scratch with natural ingredients. That's a good plan for anyone, but particularly for those with any sort of sensitivities.

Funny thing about alcohol - some people find it increases their pain and/or fatigue, but just as many find a beer or a glass of wine helps. I'm in that latter class - a nice glass of wine with dinner makes me feel more relaxed I have less pain. There is actually an article on DS somewhere about that.

The most comprehensive and helpful resource book I have found is called, "Fibromyalgia and Chronic Myofascial Pain: A Survival Manual" by Devin J. Starlanyl. you can find it on Amazon for around $20. It talks in detail about all aspects of fibro not just pain. It also distinguishes fibro pain and myofascial pain that helped me understand my body better. As a result I feel like I understand my treatment options better. It also addresses family dynamic issues and talks about pursuing disability and the realities of that. I highly recommend it! Just remember, you are not alone on the journey!

Really don't have anything to add regarding eating and drinking but did want to welcome you. Will be wishing you well moving forward.

Thanks to everyone for the much needed info and support. I am so glad I found you all. I have one more question to ask...... Does anyone else have heart palpations and shortness of breath?

It is hard. I can not soak it makes the pain worse. When you see your dr, they will give you the med. and the rest of the things they said be for me.