Payne1- I wish I could say the same about Lyrica- I haven't had much relief- about the same as on neurontin- but the weight gain is terrible! With the fibro it is hard to remain consistent with exercise, so it is tough to lose weight- if you restrict calories too much ( I am inactive) your body holds onto everything you do eat!

chaosrob- I also was told I could not file for a DNR; too young ( 40 at the time) and that I needed to be diagnosed again- because the 6 other doctors- PCP. rheumotologist, pain specialist, allergist- etc) hadn't right???

I understand waiting for a new treatment- but there has to be a limit on how much and for how long we deal! Everytime I go to a new doctor they confirm fibro, then add another diagnosis- cause that one has a treatment that works and MAYBE if we fix that the fibro won't be as bad. I say- freeze me and wake me up when they have a pill to instantly make you your goal weight ( I will take it every day if need be) and they have a CURE for fibro- all the research is looking for treatments- is anyone looking for a cure?

I believe I would like to get leperosy- they don't feel things, we feel too much- shouldn't they cancel each other out and we will only feel what others do?