how long did it take you to get fibro under control?

I really don't remember but I do remember I took one day at a time and lived that one day as best I could.  I didn't have access to forums like these either.  You just have to keep trying different things and give those things an opportunity to start working for you.  We all want to be better "yesterday" but that doesn't happen.  But there are some supplements and just moving that should help take the edge off the pain until you find the combination that works for you. 

 

If you feel like you aren't better, then you need to try something else.  I wish I could give you a pat answer but each person is so different with this illness.

 

Sherrine

I guess that depends by what you mean by under control. I've been dx'd for about 3 years. Of course we all had symptoms for a long time before the docs settled on fibro. Some days i know are gonna be bad for reasons beyond my control (weather change put me on the couch yesterday). Some things i can control. If i eat better and go for a walk daily then things are better. Give your meds time to work, but don't be afraid to let your doc know if its time to try something else. What helps one of us doesn't help the next. Do that was the long way of saying we are all different. it eel take time to find what its right for you. Try using a diary to keep track of pain and energy levels, how much sleep and exercise you're getting and diet.