I think a lot of doctors think patients are coming in just for the drugs. That is sad! On the other hand there are several options for FM pain and it is a matter of trial and error. Like Brandy suggested, another doctor may be a better choice than a pain clinic--at least from my own experience. Water therapy, even just a soak in your own tub with Epsom salts can be therapeutic. Heating pads, gentle yoga and Pilates moves and good posture (I'm working constantly on that). A great massage therapist should be on everyone's list. Acupuncture did nothing for me, but I've heard others love it. Just finding what works for you can be a full time job, but you will!!

I was referred to pain clinic by my consultant at hospital. Ended up they said they could no longer help . Personally I think they do not know how to treat Fibromalgia sufferers. They say excersise is good for it. But I find it makes mine worse. I joined a fitness club called Curves it's only a 30 minute workout. I was going 4 times a week, but it was so sort after it. Anyone else got any good tips on what you's do to try and cope.

I agree with Brandy60, you GP will make the referral for you. It has been offered to me, but it sounds as if you'll need to ask. My GP has suggested gabapentin and to trial it for a while, give it a good chance and then re-evaluate it. I am also on naproxen, codeine and paracetamol too. I can't say that the gabapentin is working for me right now - all I seem to have is a mouth full of ulcers! I have also been referred to occupational therapy, not been et, so don't really know what this means. If you don't get much help from your GP. please consider changing. You need all the support you can get with this. Good luck xx

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