@vhn, @johnbishop, @lioness, @suecreader, @artscaping
Vanessa, I forgot to mention the MMJ....medical marijuana. I've used it in some form for several years, but only this year after learning from several folks on Connect, especially a special lady, Chris Trout @artscaping, have I found the best way for me to get the most benefit. I use a 1:1 tincture under my tongue when I begin getting ready for bed every night. 1:1, THC:CBD, with no effects other than a decrease in anxiety, reduction in pain, help with sleep. This added to my regular drugs, including Robaxin for cramping back/leg/other muscles, 2Xdaily, Cymbalta a.m. only for anxiety and fibromyalgia - helps!, an occasional extra strength Tylenol if pain is worse than usual. Vanessa, I'm off a bunch of pain meds and others I've been on for years because of the addition of MMJ used like this. Not tablets, as tincture is much faster acting and helpful at night.

I also use a tiny spray of THC during the day if pain is worse, and a half dropper of CBD only tincture for anxiety if needed. I have only good results. I want no recreational effects, don't get them, but do have medical help better than any other.

So, there you go. Hope this helps. Blessings to you!
elizabeth