Coping with the disabilitating yet silent disease fibromyalgia. i am almost ready to give up.

Help is Available!: There are many strategies for dealing with this chronic illness. Talk to your doctor, or look for a multidisciplinary pain clinic near you. It can be a very debilitating illness, but help is available! In addition to the meds used to treat this, there are psychological and behavioral techniques to help you cope effectively with the pain and discomfort. Don't give up on your life!

Fibromyalgia: Fibromyalgia is a terrible disease. It is difficult to get the understanding from your family and friends as to the amount of pain you live with and how this impacts your life. Make sure you have a doctor who is able you listen to you and try different medications. You probably will need to be on a antidepressant to help manage the chronic depression that comes with fibromyalgia. Good luck.

Don't give up: I imagine you are frustrated and worn down. Please don't give up. Fibromyalgia can be a struggle and for many it is a long painful road,but I have seen others eventually find their way. If the health resources available to you are insufficient or if you need guidance or a second opinion there are many good specialty providers on HealthTap and we are here to help. Be well.