I read that article and wow...I have had low grade fever off n on for years now that dr.s dismiss unless I raise a stink and then I get antibiotics. While on them, I feel GREAT most of the time and I also found out, on net somewhere, that antibiotics tend to make you feel better when you have Fibro...but that is a slippery slope because you don't want your body to become resistant to them and when you need them...

"subjective swollen joint feeling without objective swelling, and paresthesias without objective neurologic findings, are two important features of fibromyalgia." from article, this is what I been complaining of forever. My fingers, at first I thought it was because I slept with my arms under my head and pillows..but it isnt and there is not a thing i can do about it.

Also, I have really tried not taking the flexeril, thinking it was bad to do so everyday, but this article says it is commonly prescribed for this. I was given it originally for back pain because my lumbar are fused and I get 'stuck' when I try to bend and turn. SSo do I take it more oftern and see how that feels? Or just use sparingly? hmmm thoughts to ponder...

thanks for the article!!!! melanie