I was diagnoised with fibromyalgia about 14 years ago. I tried everything from anti-depressants, anti-inflammatory meds to natural remedies and herbs. At times I would feel so desperate I hated being inside this body. After a couple of years of being inactive because of the pain and being depressed because I couldn't enjoy life the way I use to.I gained alot of weight. I had come to accept that fact that I was going to have to live with the pain because there was nothing I could do about that but I could try to control my weight. I started taking phentermine and to my suprise after the first week I was amazed at how I was feeling. The pain was going away, I was getting my energy back, I was feeling normal again and not down in the dumps. I was able to go dancing again and do activities that I thought I would never be able to do again. I was back!!! I don't know what it is about the phentermine that works but I am living proof. I have been taking phentermine off and on again for the last 12 years. I don't have any bad side effects from it. I am 50 years old and happy with a full life. I do have some rough times when I am not on the phentermine. But I have learned to take control of my life and deal with the discomfort and when it gets too bad I just go to get back on the phentermine. I don't know if anyone else out there with fibromyalgia has tried phentermine but if you haven't I would advise you to give it a try. Just keep a watch on your blood pressure because it can increase it. I am on blood pressure medication but I have been on it for years. If anyone else has had an experience with phentermine could you please send me a message and let me know Thanks. Debbie