@pollywolly Welcome to connect We try to give people our experiences with our problems. We aren't Dr,s but have a lot of experience . I'm Linda ,lioness , I have osteoarthritis, fibromyalgia and a lot of back problems. I'm going for an injection tomorrow for back. But what helps me is ginger-turmeric tea this is anti inflammatory tea taste good also get it at Trader Joe,s . Also ice is anti imflammatory . I use a Tens Unit on my stiff mucsles a Tens relaxes them You can research it . I also use more magnesium then ordinary people without fibro. Research says we need more and I can attest to this. Dr. has me on Meloxican for arthritis . I just had a bout of pain all over so Dr. gave me the sliding scale of Prednisone . I hope others will chime in and give you what helps them. We are all different so we have to find out what works for us. Glad you here hope you post again . Our group is supportive and just like to talk .