Oh, darn it. I posted a bunch earlier and then forgot and shut down the computer.

Hi Rainbowlight, it's nice to meet you, though I wish it were under different circumstances!

Idealist is so right. When I was first diagnosed, oh, about 4 years ago, I immediately came to the forums to check it out. I was in SO much pain everywhere. For several months, my doc and a specialist told me I just had some strange virus running through me.

Well, after those several months, they finally diagnosed me with the fibro and it all made sense. The only thing that killed the pain that first time was Percodan. I'd go home after work, throw blankets in the dryer to get them really hot, then lay down and wrap up in them!

When I came to the forums and started reading, I remember a sense of, well, anger and loss. A new 'disease' I didn't need. Well, actually I think they refer to it as a syndrome.

I read everyone's advice and looked all over the internet for information. There is tons of it out there. It would be great for you to look at the links posted at the top of this forum and read all that you can. Then you'll have a better understanding.

Besides this forum (although it is pretty new) I found a few other informational sites very helpful. They may be in those links at the top of the forum, I don't know.

Gentle hugs and hang in there!

FibroHugs

Mayo Clinic info

National Fibromyalgia Association