Struggling with Chronic Pain and Lack of Medical Support

If they have not done blood work in a few months try asking again because you are flaring. Also getting an X-ray of the spine wouldn’t be unwarranted. You could be showing symptoms of many other diseases that relate to pain (that there are many that fit your symptoms).

From what I have read about our condition, as well as my personal experience with it, I find that there is a "goldilocks zone" when it comes to movement and exercise. Too little and too much both cause pain. Have you considered that maybe you are actually moving too much and causing your fibro to flare? It's just a consideration. 😊

your definitely not crazy!! I had the same experience in school with chronic pain. My best advice is to give yourself some grace. Exercise is a good suggestion but it doesn’t always help people :/ I understand the frustration, has your doctor recommended any switches in medication? I used to be on Meloxicam too and for me it didn’t give any relief and switching to Lyrica (pregabalin) helped at least a little. I also understand the back pain, heat compresses and epsom salt baths have been a life saver for me when it comes to that. Also Voltarin gel can help with that a lot if you stay on a schedule about applying it. Sending you hugs!!

I’m so sorry to hear what you’re going through. Although exercising is a good solution for reducing fibro symptoms, I hate it too and sometimes I just can’t find the power to get myself to the Gym/park.