Hi Pam it sucks as usual. Nothing a little warm water therapy won't cure or releive.

Yes works very well, I have used it for years for Pain.

The first time I tried massage was right before I knew I had fibro. I was in pain for thee days because of the pressure/pressure point**** in the massage. You really have to see a medical massage therapist and let them know you ave fibro ahead of time to get any benefit from the massage.

I have to agree with theho****er therapy though. That's what does best for me. If I though I could live in warm/ho****er ll the time, that is where you would find me.

Have they tried putting you on the patch? I'm on the fentanyl patch which delivers a constant dose of pain medication and I change it every 48 hours. I take narcotics for break through pain and it helps. The thing with Chronic pain that most Dr's don't get is that short term meds do nothing for it, you need round the clock pain management. I used to take Opana but since having WLS and not being able to take extended release they put me on the patch. It doesn't take the pain away but it does help some.
I'm sorry you have to go through this, I know it's horrible. I spent most of my 20's being treated like a pill chaser. I hope and pray you are able to find something that works.

I have had fibro for years. I have a massage therapist that is well versed in fibro. It is painful while she is doing it. I also drink water (to release the toxins) and then take a warm bath with epsom salts. If I am still hurting the next day she has me come back and she does a gentle massage to work out the soreness. It takes a couple before I start to feel relief. I also take Ultram, Lyrica and Reflen and many other meds. I am not able to work but I make sure I get out of bed every day!