I have had a diagnosis of fibro for 6 years. I have experienced hard times in a very similar way. Although I still have very bad days I have more good days. I take Ambien CR for improving my sleep and decreasing nightmares and I awake clear headed and refreshed. My neck and back pain is relieved by laying flat on a heating pad with a pillow under my knees. I have gone to several sessions of physical therapy and the most success is with posture correcting exercises. I have also learned that my comfort comes first and those around me are second. I consider regular massage therapy a necessity and not just pampering. I've learned to have a glass half full optimistic attitude. No one should feel hopeless, there is help.

I have fibromyalgia; I'm in so much pain it even hurts to type. I take lyrica and vicodin but get no relief. I'm 44 years old but I feel 84. I can hardly get out of bed. I had knee surgery and I can't do much around my house. I hope I can return to work soon but I'm worried about my aches and pain all over my body. I feel sad and cry because I used to be so active, now I'm feeling glad if I can go grocery shopping and return in one hour with minimal pain.

Like most of the comments I to have pain all over my body and I agree that stress agitates it. My husband died just recently and the pain is so bad I can hardly function my neck shoulders back and breast/chest pain hands armpits, there is hardly any place that I don't hurt, pain killers don't even touch the pain and I am ready for giving up. Unless anyone can give me any tips.