Hi, I'm Geri. I have been treated for chronic pain for about 30 years. I am now 75. Back problems and fibromyalgia have always been my Achilles heel. I've had one spinal surgery to repair some disc problems, and have been putting off another for fusion at 2 locations in my lumbar spine. In addition, I' m also putting off surgery in my cervical spine, because I have developed painful scoliosis. Three weeks ago, I had a total hip replacement, and I am not experiencing pain relief and quick recovery, that is often associated with hip replacement surgery. We're pretty sure that fibromyalgia is the culprit there...post-op pain is off the charts and it looks as though I will be experiencing a much longer recovery time. For a relatively illusive disorder, fibromyalgia causes some horrible symptoms. There...I've done my whining for the day. I know that some of you are worse-off and some better. I wish you all pain-free days. Nice meeting you!!!!