Ive had fibro for so long that it's hard to determine when i first had got the diagnosis...I think I was 23...which would make it 33 years ago...now that I am on Lyrica 4 times a day my pain is tolerable...and I haven't had anywhere near the flares I used to have before. But there ARE times that I do get flares when even the Lyrica doesn't help me. Then I can't even get out of bed without a lot of help. and it is crying time because the pain is so exquisite. I'm supposed to cancel my p.t. and reschedule it because of my foot being in a cast and I can't put weight on it, so what is the use of going to the p.t. appt? Just wanted to say hi and let you know im still alive and sort of well. glad to hear you are past your flare rhia...is good to see you again!!!