I have found pain relief in my feet by using shoe inserts with memory foam and shock absorption. You can buy the inserts in stores or online. You could also try soaking in a hot bath with Epsom salts. It helps reduce my pain. A Magnesium suppliment helps me as well by increasing the amount of deep sleep I have. There is a great book I bought at the advice of my psychiatrist called The Fibro Manual by Ginevra Liptan that has so much information in it that has helped me. I’ve also found it helpful to keep a diet journal to elimate problem foods. Caffein is a huge problem for me and so are artifical sugars. Real sugar causes pain as well if I eat too much of it. Also high fat foods or fried foods. Turmeric help reduce my pain. Alot of info but maybe some of it can help. I’ve had fibro since I was 8 so I’ve learned alot in 31 years that I really hope I can pass on to help others.

I am the same In the car or standing or sitting for long periods. Lots of back pain and also neck and hips. I like to start my trip with a heated corn bag and also blankets or small pillows to wedge around me to change positions.

As far as intercourse I know that can be hard to work with. I am in menopause so I have my own challenges.

For meds I was not able to take cymbalta. While it actually did help some with pain, it gave me horrible nightmares. Lyrics didn’t seem to work. Right now I take super low dose naltrexone, Prozac, and lowest dose of Wellbutrin which helps with energy. No weight issues with these meds. I still deal with pain but I think these help some.

Hello. Over the years I have found that staying in the same position or repetitive movements will cause my fibro to flare. So will standing or sitting on hard or cold surfaces. You may be experiencing more pain because you are in a seated position for so long and your arms are constantly tense because of holding and moving the steering wheel or pushing the cart. I’ve taken Cymbalta for about fifteen years and it really helps and I haven’t gained weight. You could try changing positions often and not sitting or standing for too long. This has only been my experience however. I am not a medical professional so I am not qualified to give medical advice. I encourage you to speak with your doctor about any medication change and information concerning that medication and the safety of its use.

BuddynuttButterfly1 and Afrazier sorry it took so long for me to chime in. Yes, I'm also on hormone patches. I was to the same point...night sweats keeping me up all night; I would literally sleep on a beach towel with a change of clothes next to me in bed. Finally went on estrogen patch (low-dose). Even though I was trying to avoid hormones, I got to the point where quality of life was a necessity. I no longer have my uterus so I was able to just go on estrogen only. Tiny little patch I change 2 times a week. It made a HUGE difference! I feel like I got some of my life back! Plus the doctor said they are regulating hormones much better now and as long as you don't stay on them forever and regularly get your levels checked, there's no reason not to be on it. :)

I have RA so my joint pain is very severe the older I get. I can only sit in a bathtub so long, ride in a car so long etc. All my joints are very sensitive.