I've had fibromyalgia symptoms since childhood, and I'm now 74. Throughout my life I've researched everything on the topic (even before the internet!). I participated in Kaiser's pain management program 12 years ago, and I'm grateful for all the tools it gave me which I continue to use to this day. There is no panacea, but there is life with chronic pain. My challenges are myofascial pain syndrome (thoracic) as well as occiptal neuralgia and depression. In addition to all the conventional medical treatments, I use alternative treatments such as massage, chiropractic,etc. Most recently I've added a spiritual component to my life. It has all come together for me to a place where I can live my life in peace and acceptance - and even share what I've learned with others; i.e., my recent publication called More Than Tender Points: A Fibromyalgia Memoir (available on Amazon). There is life after diagnosis. It may not be the exact life we would have chosen, but we can learn to make that life the best it can be.