mprimus, God Bless you. I have had fibro for 30 years and yes, my flares have worsened with age. Having COVID really ramped up Fibro.

I do have both Thyroid Diseases with it and arthritis pretty much all over and low Vitamind D3 which I take
supplements for. Make sure your B12 is not low.

I take tons of supplements as I cannot tolerate anything for Fibromyalgia except, Flexeril 5 mg. I try and move
as much as possible and stretch. Eat a lot of protein and stay hydrated. Get out in the sunshine as much as you
can.

I can plan events, but, that doesn't mean I will be able to attend and people understand that.

A gentle massage helps. My massage therapists uses Voltaren Gel when she massages me. Epsom Salts baths help. Bed Buddy Heat packs on Amazon help. I take Tylenol for pain as I cannot take NSAIDS. However, one doctor tried me with Mobic for 4 months, lowest dose and I got relief and then the side effects started and I had to come off. I do the best on short prednisone tapers when taken for bronchitis or to break the migraine cycle. I am pain free! I also do better when I am on an antibiotic for infection. Antibiotics reduce inflammation as well. You can't live on Antibiotics nor is longterm Prednisone good for you as it can affect your joints greatly.

Yesterday was a pajama day with rest. Sometimes if I can stretch out and nap for a few minutes, the pain will lessen.

My Primary has tried every medication for Fibro that others can tolerate....I can't. The side effects are horrific.

I am praying for you. My faith in the Lord is what keeps me going. I am so sorry you have this debilitating health issue. Research is back and forth on whether Fibromyalgia is autoimmune. I believe it is. Chronic Fatigue Syndrome tends to go along with it as well.

Blessings & Prayers....