Hello Piperswife. . . I just found this site today and it is nice to see there are so many people out there dealing with FM. I hate mentioning FM at work becuase I feel that they are just humoring me. By the time I get off work, my hands, arms, shoulders and neck are in so much pain, it hurts to drive.

One thing that has done a lot of good for me was anti-depressants. After the doc dx me, he sent me to a neurologist for confirmation. The neurologist prescribed the anti-depressant. Reading what you have written, sounds like it would be a good start. The anti-depressants also have a nerve blocker in them that assists with the pain. When I worked a consistant schedule, it was like I was a new person.

Also, instead of blankets from the dryer, get you an electric blanket (and an electric wrap for the couch). On days when I hurt real bad, I turn my blanket on high about 15 minutes before I go to bed. When I climb in and feel the heat all around me, my body starts to relax and unknot.