I'm happy that the info in my post is helpful and validating to what you experience. At a recent followup visit with my primary, she asked if I wanted to change to a different medication, on the chance that my body had become too habituated to the cyclo, suggesting that another could target some of the other pain issues that I deal with. But I told her no, and she respects my decision. A few months ago, she gave me the green light for medical marijuana for issues not related to fibromyalgic pain, but instead pertained to chronic pain syndrome and complex regional pain syndrome...but after much consideration, research, and evaluation, I decided it was not a path for me.
You are correct: Quality of life is preferred to just living in a purgatory of pain, which can at times escalate into a horrendous hell. One has to strike a tolerable balance.
I wish you the best possible, and may you achieve the balance that brings you peace
and joy. 🌺