Anything you want to know feel free to PM me i have had fibromyalgia for over 18 years now, i do not take any of the meds they suggest, as i found the side effects terrible, i do take arthritis medication now and then, hardly ever, as i now have arthritis in my hands and other places, which is probably my age and also people with fibro tend to have it as well.

I take panadol which is an over the counter drug for headaches etc, i think it might be called tyenol or something along those lines in the states.

Many people say this works and that works, it is really finding what works for you, every one is different, and the degree of the condition varies between people.

I have just learn't to live with it, but it has been hard, and why i never returned to the workforce after having my daughter.

It is not a pleasant or easy condition to live with and empathy is not always forthcoming, as people see nothing physically wrong with you and assume you are fine, when in actual fact you are not.

There are many other symptons that go along with fibro, it is NOT just aches and pains, believe me, you may have some or all.


I am sorry to hear you have it,it changed my life forever and not for the better, but i console myself with , it could be worse, but on a bad day, i feel far from thinking that.

Again feel free to contact me with any concerns, or questions, i feel i can honestly answer all most anything, as i have had it for so long, i know there are a few others on here with it as well.

Sadly i think my young daughter who is only 19 has it as well, as she is displaying signs and as a young as ten years old, i was fortunate not to have it so young.

take care and ever so gentle hugs.

Just want to add i don't believe medication is the answer, but of course when the pain becomes unbearable and it does, i resort to it as one just has to.