Fibromyalgia: Anyone out there with the same diagnosis?

I was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia in my early 30's as well (48 now). High humidity causes pain, tiredness and brain fog. I have also been in 6 car accidents and have 2 herniated lumbar discs, bone spurs in my hip, sacrum and lower back, osteoarthritis throughout my spine, and had a shoulder scoped and shredded bicep tendon cut away on the same side. I've been going to a physical therapist that treats fibromyalgia 2x/wk for almost 2 months now. with a focus on neck and upper trapezius tightness. But I'm hearing a lot more about how Fibromyalgia and endometriosis have similar symptoms- however my PCP won't discuss further because the one who diagnosed it "must have had good reason" and because that diagnosis requires surgery (one I already had back then, which showed that I had part of my colon fused to my uterus and resulted in a hysterectomy a few yrs later). I don't want to be taking drugs for fibromyalgia just because another diagnosis is too difficult.

I am a 70 year old male I have been dealing with fibromyalgia for at least 15 years and I find Duloxetine which is known as Cymbalta has been the most effective treatment for me! It is allowed me to remain functional! I wish you the very best in your journey to overcome the effects of fibromyalgia! It is manageable but it is not necessarily fun!

Dr. on Friday took blood to check for HLA B-27 and today I had my lower back X-ray.
My insurance requires an X-ray prior to an MRI.
Supposed to hear results for the X-ray in two days and I hope the blood test comes back this week.
I will update ASAP.
Have a great day!!

When is the best time to take Cymbalta

There are 2 types of Cymbalta, regular which is taken twice a day, roughly 12 hours apart, and extended release, taken once a day, typically at bedtime.
Sue