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Hi, Fellow Sufferers -  The response I had was great!  Even if you had no special tips many of you wrote and expressed kind thoughts. Among the people who sent information on what they thought might help I received the following suggestions.
 
1.  Anti-depressants help some - Amitriptylinem (ELAVIL) was mentioned several times
 
2.  Glucosamine was recommended by a few.
 
3.  Staying away from potatoes and vegetables of the nightshade family (tomatoes , peppers, eggplant, etc.)  was also recommended.
 
4.  One person said he was taking Ultram (tramadol) and it helped.
 
5.  A few had had all their fillings removed and replaced (Not an option for me as I am a dental coward - and I have a great dentist!)
 
6.  Some swear by mild exercise - swimming, etc.
 
7.  Not too many are doing what I do  -  which is try to get by with OTC painkillers such as Ibuprofen.
 
8.  I should add that I am a college librarian used to surfing the net regularly and I have found the sites on Fibromyalgia the least helpful I have ever encountered.  Most recommend taking anti-depressants.  As I am not depressed, sleep well, and wake refreshed I have resisted taking anti-depressants.  I am also a very active person - play Golf regularly and generally lead a normal life.   BUT I am almost never without pain
except when I am sitting or lying down.  
 
My sympathies go out to you all - maybe they will find a cure for this thing some day - Let's hope so.  Thanks for your input - Iris

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