Hello, whattodo. I guess I've had this fibro since I was in my 30's. 73 now. Only in recent years have I received real care for this pain, as it was considered a female anxiety issue for so many years, poo poo'd and basically treated as hormonal or in my head. It's such a treat now to have it treated as a real illness. It is, of course.

I began taking Cymbalta several years ago for fibro. It worked! First thing that really addressed the issues. I now take a double dose, 120mg daily, a.m., and only the brand as well. There are several drugs I've taken through the years that only the brand worked properly.

When that happens, I often have to contact my prescription insurance and have the doctor prescribe only brand. So far, insurance has always paid after that process, usually at the beginning of the new year with drugs I already take. I do have GoodRX that I use to help with co-pays until they're gone.

Another drug that has helped a lot is Lyrica. It helps with leg cramping and other pain. I'm off that now, and take requip for restless leg syndrome. It is a good switch for my needs.

Bless you in this crazy journey with fibromyalgia. It's tough, not an easy life but can now be well controlled with a good combination of efforts. Cymbalta, requip, Voltaren creme/ointment, and medical marijuana. I use 1:1 CBD/THC. It works wonders. Wonders. ANd, 94 degree therapy pool exercise, an hour 1 or 2X weekly. If I stay on that program, I can control the pain fairly well and stay somewhat level.

Be well. Be proactive and make your providers hear your concerns. And, they actually can help now.
Blessing, Elizabeth