All of this says it all. I try to not get discourage but some days it is hard. Most of us have more than Fibro to add to the crap. Knowing I been in pain since 19-20 an this is how it is makes it hard some days. But I count my blessings. I have a joy journal I been writing in for years. I write daily three things I am grateful for.

I have a sister who thinks I am wrongfully getting social security disability checks since I am not really sick. How it unfair that at such a young age I was getting checks while her husband and her had to still work. I know others understand this.

I have had too many doctors not believe me. I know others understand this.

By all accounts we look fine and are healthy. It starts from there even when you are in front of a doctor it starts from there it seems.

You are in a good place. This site is full of caring and knowledgeable people who when they say "We get it," or "We understand," you know they do.

Vent or ask or talk as much as you want.

Once when I had a Flare by overdoing the cleaning my back went into uncontrollable spasms, my whole body hurt it took a couple of weeks of taking it easy, and getting my husband to put some Deep Heat on my back to help ease the pain.

A Flare usually is pain that is more extreme than your normal, Fibromyalgia pain.

Also we are all individuals and Flares will be different in different ways for many of us.

Many people need much stronger pain medication, also using heat pads and creams.

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So sorry you're hurting like that but we've all been there. No one gets it till they get it!! Fibro pain is relentless. I just keep pushing myself cuz i refuse to let it win!! This site is best place you can be cuz everyone here very understanding. Most of us have other things going on w the fibro. Stay strong!! You're a warrior!

Yes, everything you’re feeling I feel and I’m sure most of us do. The hurt never goes away, but some days are a little better than others and you start to learn how to cope with your own symptoms, not easy. Takes time and perseverance . Everyone’s is a little different, but there are many commonalities with Fibro. And, many of us have other health issues with Fibro. Some Fibro related and some not. Stay strong and determined, don’t let it define who you are. It’s difficult, but we’re here for each other and give each other strength🌷.

Voltaren gel you can put on your body instead of having to inject pills