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RWINNEY, I can so relate. I am 65 years old and have had fibromyalgia for 27 years. I have developed Graves Diseases & Hashimotos. Fibromyalgia and thyroid disease tend to go hand in hand. I also have bilateral arthritis and am awaiting to see a Rheumatologist to rule out RA. I have had a lot of headaches & migraines for years, IBS, seasonal allergies & chronic sinus infections. Covid did a number on me last year to exacerbate a lot of inflammation. I cannot take NSAIDS as a whole, but, I do tolerate Mobic very well and it is helping with my pain. Massages help greatly as well as voltaren gel. Hot bath soaks in Epsom salt give relief and I use heat packs (they are called Bed Buddy that you can get in most stores) that I heat in the microwave. Rest helps as well. I have had to learn to pace myself and when I can't do anymore, I have to stop. I stay as active as possible and am keeping my weight down and have gotten off sugar because it causes inflammation. Pain has taught me a lot. There has not hardly been a day in 27 years that I do not hurt all over or have isolated pain somewhere. I remind myself there are others much worse off than me. My faith in God has sustained me and kept me going through all of this. God Bless each of you!

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