[Anna]

I have fibro too, Butterfly.

I was actually incredibly relieved when a neurologist diagnosed me with fibro, because I thought, okay, this is something I can work with. It has a name and I can deal with it. There are a lot of ways to help cope with fibro. The dr put me on amitriptyline, which is an antidepressant, but helps with fibro pain. I've been on it for 9 years now, and it does help quite a bit. Has your dr given you any meds?

For me, exercise has been essential and I walk a lot, every day. My main area of pain is my upper back, neck and shoulders, so I started lifting weights to strengthen my body and that has helped a lot too. Avoid stress as much as you can, in all areas of your life. Pay attention to what your body is telling you, and try to respond by resting if you are feeling bad. I don't know what kind of symptoms you're having now, but fibro can be manageable.