Hang in there, Deb. I, too, have tried all the exercise techniques, etc. to no avail. I recently started scuba diving with a friend and discovered that even just swimming in the (heated) pool makes my whole body feel better. With a wetsuit, I can engage in a sport that doesn't make me pay for it later. I know, I shunned the thought of a pool workout, too, but I promise... once you are in the water, other than the dorky scuba divers trying to figure out how not to suck water into their lungs, no one cares what you look like or how fast/slow you swim.

I wish I had better recommendations for pain control, but I've tried a lot of those, too and nothing seems to work as well as tylenol, heat and rest... aleve for inflammation sometimes. A hot tub does wonders.

Hang in there...

I`ve been diagnoised with fibromyalgia also, several years ago. Along with sever arthritis and a few other things that could be life threatening. The real problem is government intervention with doctor/patient relationships. What every preson should do is get involved with what is going on-MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD!! This is supposed to be the home of the free, if you and your doctor are not free to get your problem under control, this is surely NOT the home of the free.