All of us will have somewhat differing experiences though a lot in common too.

You say you've been diagnosed with fibromyalgia but still wonder - something to keep in mind is that you can have fibro and something else too. What I mean is - probably their diagnosis is correct, and if you still feel that other symptoms etc. aren't being correctly addressed - definitely ask for more tests.

Many of us say we feel like a semi truck has hit us most every morning, I have that experience too. Sometimes I swear the semi hit me, rolled over, backed up, and did it again!

I have both chronic fatigue syndrome (which differs from chronic fatigue) and fibromyalgia. One rheumatologist explained his understanding to me by showing me two overlapping circles, the two illnesses have things in common, but also are different.

I'm always achy to varying degrees. Often clothing can even bug me, especially with lots of seams and fitted type clothing. I'm achy, tired, often exhausted, and I don't bounce back from exertion like I used to. I go through bouts of fibro-fog when it is difficult for me to focus much less figure out how to talk.

Often I'm really sensitive to lights, noise, smells, and touch.

Hot baths, light exercise, and menthol muscle rub help take the edge off my symptoms a bit.