Welcome! You will find many here who share your dilemma. There is a daily thread you may want to read and participate on.

So sorry you had this I’ve had it for over 20 years now I’m 71 and it has gotten worse there’s a lot of things look at the symptoms because there’s many but always double check if it’s something different or if it has something to do with your chest you can have pains in your chest with fibromyalgia it’s called costochondritis but you always want to get a checked out always here for you

Thanks for the replies. I hope things get better eventually or will at least hopefully become more manageable.

Welcome to the group!

We recommend the book "Fibromyalgia for Dummies" to all of our newbies. It will give you a good overview of this complex illness and a lot of ways to try and manage it. It is also a good educational tool for family members and friends. You can find it on Amazon.

We have a daily check in hosted by our resident Brainiac and spokesmodel Leo. Just look for the puma avatar and the day of the week in the heading. It is a great way to get to know everyone in this active group. You are not alone!

Which medications have you tried? I found the ones that were prescribed for me didn't work or I hated the side effects.

Right now I'm on amitriptyline and cyclobenzaprine and meloxicam. But the meloxicam isn't really working and i need a stronger dose of amitriptyline.

The three primary medications used to treat Fibromyalgia are Cymbalta, Lryica and Savella. Gabapentin and muscle relaxers like cyclobenzaprine are also used. And, you should also be using a sleep aid. Fibromyalgia interrupts the deep sleep cycle with short bursts of high intensity brain activity. Your muscles require deep sleep in order to recover from the days activities. No deep sleep means higher levels of pain. We generally recommend that you have a sleep study done. That will ensure that any sleep issues are identified and corrected.

When starting new medication, allow a minimum of 30 days to notice a change in your symptoms. A key point to remember is that the longer a chronic pain cycle continues, the harder it becomes to manage or stop. It takes time and a lot of tinkering to figure out the right dosage and combination of meds that work for each Fibromyalgia patient. Take care.

I am also on hydroxyzine as a sleep aid and for my bad anxiety.

You should still consider having a sleep study done. It may pinpoint other sleep issues that are contributing to your pain levels. It is possible to have them done at home now if your insurance will cover it.