As you can read there are quite a few Pters inflicted with this chronic illness, I have had it for over 12 years now, and i am sorry to hear about your recent diagnosis, it is no fun, no walk in the park for sure, at least you know what you are dealing with now, although there is really not alot of stuff out there that seems to work, I have yet to find something,one thing is you have to start putting your needs first, in other words, take rest when you need it, and only do what you can when you can,enjoy your good days,if you are lucky enough to have some,but DON'T over do things, something us fibromites seem to have a problem with lol.

I am going through a rather nasty flare up at the moment, and it is very painful, my muscle in my left shoulder blade has locked,best way to describe it, i was in horrific pain and could barely move without excruitating pain,but today the pain is more localised in one area, i have yet to know if this is fibro related, i imagine so,or something else,it only happens like this maybe four or five times a year, this time i was out having dinner, which was embarrassing and none too pleasant,had to go home,that was a mission in itself, does anyone else have these terrible painful moments.

It is a tough illness to deal with, very complex, and you don't get a heck of alot of understanding,mainly because you look fine,always know there are others here who completely understand and can offer you support anytime you need it, please feel free to PM anytime.

Keep in mind we all have similar symptons to different degrees, no two people are exactly alike,but we sure can empathise with what you are dealing with right now. HUGS ever so gentle ones.