HI, I am a newbie to this site but since I have fibromyalgia thought that I would dive in. I would describe FM much like the others-flu-like aches-all-over. It feel like every single fiber of my body is inflammed. I toss and turn at night, trying to get some pressure off the muscles. No mattress is soft enough (it's like the old story of the princess and the pea!!). I had a resident at a local medical school (neurology department) tell me flat out "there is no such thing as fibrymyalgia". I hate to admit it but I wished it on her!!! The only relief I get is when I am in warm water like a hot tub. I can actually get a good nights sleep. I don't just sit in the water, I do mild stretches. it seems to loosen my muscles.