Hi, Karen, and welcome! I'm so glad you joined our family! We can be sad and in pain and that sure can cause depression. But you have a reason to be depressed. When my husband passed on suddenly and I became depressed, the doctor wouldn't let me leave without a month free supply of Zoloft. I said I didn't want it. I'm not usually depressed and knew I would work my way out of it. But, she insisted. I went home and threw the Zoloft away and never went back to her again. Antidepressants seem to be passed out like candy these days. This is my opinion. Some people really need it...some even for fibro....but I have managed without it. If you have had bad reactions to antidepressants, I don't blame you one bit.
You know, you do have to keep moving with fibro. Yep, I know you don't want to move. It hurts! But if you sit or lay too long, you will be stiff as a board and in more pain. Gentle exercises like walking and swimming are really good for fibro. Yoga is, too. When I started walking, I could only go down four houses and had to turn around. But, each day I went a little further and now I can walk with ease and I have less pain and fatigue when I get home. Really. Give this a try. It does really help you. Laying in bed can cause your hips to hurt, too.
Your urine may be orange because you could be dehydrated. You don't have to be thirsty to be dehydrated. Try drinking a lot of water...like the recommended 8 cups a day. I usually have 6-8 cups of water/tea a day so my urine is pretty clear. But, if I get lazy or forget and don't drink the water, it turns a darker orangish color. Some foods like carrots, carrot juice, blackberries, and beets can cause the urine to look oranger, too.
Try to get on a sleep schedule. Go to bed the same time every night and get up the same time in the morning. That means.....you don't stay in bed all day! If you stay up and pace yourself accomplishing small tasks, you will be tired when bedtime comes around. Plus, your body will adjust knowing that when you get in bed, you are to sleep. I usually have the TV on when I go to bed....watching a mindless program that bores me to sleep! Yes, I wake up several times a night but I usually can fall back to sleep. If I can't, I use this time as an opportunity to pray for family and friends. I'll end up dozing off with a smile and with peace.
As I mentioned above, pace yourself. You CAN do what you did before fibro but not in the same time frame. I make goals for myself each day and pace myself to reach them. It makes you feel soooo good when you do accomplish something. You might just plan to clean a corner of a room or run the vacuum, or dust. Goals could be running to the store, making a favorite dinner, etc. I think you get the picture. You will not only be happier this way but also feel better because of the activity.
I use ibuprofen with food (600 mg every six hours if needed), extra strength Tylenol (1,000 mg in between the ibuprofen when needed), malic acid/magnesium supplements, and vitamin D3 supplements to help with pain and fatigue. My doctor and I have discussed what I'm taking and this works for me. You have already been directed by Karen to Fibro 101...the first thread on the forum...and in there you will find links about the malic acid and vitamin D3 and how these work in your body. I have gotten some relief with these things and you might, too! Of course, I do gentle stretching exercises, also on Fibro 101, and I walk and move a lot during the day. Gentle massages help me, also, along with moist heat. I LOVE my hot showers!
You can have a full and enjoyable life in spite of fibro! I know because I have! I've had fibro for decades but have never let it run my life. I'm the one in charge! You can be too. Today can be the start of a good life for you! You need to start your search to find what helps you control your pain. You probably won't be pain-free but you can be in control of the pain so you can do what you want to do in life. Be sure that what ever doctor you see treats fibromyalgia patients. There are still some out there that are in the Dark Ages when it comes to fibro. Call and ask if they treat fibro patients before you make an appointment. There is help out there for you but you do need to start looking.
So, put a smile on that pretty face and start living your life! There is plenty of hope and help out there. We are here to help you, too! Get out of that bed and slowly start doing things again. I think you will be pleasantly surprised at what you really can do!
I'm looking forward to getting to know you better. Don't hesitate to ask questions because we are here to help you. I hope to hear more from you soon!
Sherrine