Roshelle...those pain meds are probably doing what they're meant to do, make you more comfortable and often stops a pain cycle.
I've had Fibro over 20+ years. Pain medds has been a godsend for me.
I'm afraid if you ask your doctor to take you off of them...you may never get them back.
Many people have been denied pain managment meds by most doctors.....very bad medicine practice for sure. Too many people suffer!

I have found that what I eat it tied directly into how bad my Fibro gets.
Wheat is a huge trigger for me as are a few other foods.
Make sure you're taking the proper amount of vitamins, especailly Methyl B12, sublingual form...it sure helps with the tireds!
Blessings, cheryl
Yes...I beleive you when you say your family has so much. My husband suffers from mouth cancer and now heart disease. I could write a book as there's so much more....your eyes would glaze over!