A few years ago I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia.  At long last there was an explanation for all the pain and depression and sleep disturbances I was experiencing.  Now at least I know it wasn't all in my head!  But that doesn't make the pain and tension go away.  So far, the best remedy has been reflexology.  Does anyone have any other suggestions for how to reduce the pain and tension (other than medication--I'm on enough of that, thank you)?

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i am new here i am disabled and i have anxiety and panic disorder,fibromyalgia,arthriti s and bursitis and a bad wrist i hurt at work in 1999

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fibromyalgia is often referred to as an "invisible" illness or disability due to the fact that generally there are not necessarily outward indications of the illness or its resulting disabilities. The often invisible nature of the illness, and the lack of understanding about its pathology, often has psychosocial complications for those that have this disease. Individuals suffering from somewhat invisible illnesses in general often face disbelief or accusations of malingering or laziness... Read More

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