I've had fibro for 15 years and have tried just about every treatment out there, but I'm still seeking real relief. What is the latest consensus on the most effective treatment? Many, many thanks!

Someone I know takes hydrochodone and I would like to know if the benefits outweight the almost certain dependency.
For clarification purposes, I am not speaking ill of those who use narcotics for pain management and not trying to tell someone how they should be treated. I am just asking a question. Please don't be so defensive in answering. That is the purpose of this place, is it not?

I need help learning about Fibromyalgia and what treatments others use for relief I get the feeling that the community thinks I'm looking for Schedule II Drugs, ie narcotics and I absolutely don't want that. Thank you

I have been diagnosed with fibromyalgia as a result of an allergic reaction. I have significant swelling in my joints, which seem to be closely associated with changes in weather or severe weather. Most everything I read about fibromyalgia talks about muscle issues, but mine is purely in the joints, though I did react pretty strongly to the 'pressure points' indicative of this disease. I cannot live forever on pain killers and anti-inflammatories.

I was wanting to know if there was anyone who could tell me what treatments there are for fibromyalgia. If you could name specific medicines it would be helpful. I also suffer from chronic fatigue and its ruining me. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

I have Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue - I was given Endep to treat these and they worked quite well EXCEPT they brought out my Bipolar so I cant take it - My Dr said that Endep is the only known treatment for Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue other than exercise, meditation or yoga were his suggestions - exercise is a day to day thing - sometimes I have no problems other days I have pain with very little exercise - has anyone had success with other treatments? I have tried accupuncture but it didnt do much - it made it worse to start with as I was warned it would and then it did make it better but Im not financially able to keep it up all the time.

I also have high blood pressure and thyroid trouble. my sysmptoms are leg pain and daytime sleepiness. I had a sleep study done and was told that I have the Fibromyalgia. I am on meds for depression , highblood pressure and thyroid. I already take the zanaflex and ultracet and voltarin. Along with klopin wellbutrin synthroid and topral xl and a baby asprin. What else can be done? What type of dr should I go to to have this treated? Any help would be great.

My doctor says he beleives that I have fibromyalgia. My mom has suffered from this for 20 years also so I guess it is hereditary. I am wondering what other people do for the pain and what they have tried out and what works best to help.

I am 57 years old, and have tried all the remedies for comfort. such as anti depressants, pain pills, sleep meds, none of which has worked. Please can anyone help me, I'm desperate,