Did I go backwards because of rear end, mtbi and knee surgery or....?

I am trying to understand what I use to understand really well; constant pain and days in bed more than out. Frustrated. So I think it's time to ask my peers.I have had fibro for 15 yrs. I used self determination, spirituality and WRAP to plan for wellness; it worked, kinda. I averaged 4 days a month in bed but really knew all my triggers and other than unexpected stress or barometric drops I planned around them. I spent ten yrs full time in University getting my degrees and interning 25 hrs a week. Seriously. Then the rear end occured. It's been almost 2 yrs and had knee surgery, both meniscus cleanup and chondrplasty on femur and kneecap. Now I am back to bed every three days, increased meds and can't find the triggers. It seems like everything is one.
The surgery should have healed by now, it's been 3 months. I have new neck issues and left sided headaches from cervogenic issues mtbi/ pcs and light sensitivity. My sensory overload is doubled from pcs as well, which, leads to headaches. I have been studying a program and creating a cirriculumn to use online w a new model for fibro peers and on my own w individual peers. It is not so simple though as my time is limited. Is this fibro flares? Is it a whole new ballgame? And how can I deal with triggers if it seems like everything?
Getting frustrated.

I think you have a combination of things going on. You have Fibro plus most likely flares from your accident. I don't see any mention of you taking any medication to help with your pain. If I don't take my medication that I use for pain, my pain gets worse and gets out of control. Then it takes me longer to get it back in control. I use Ibuprofen, Tylenol, magnesium malate, vitamin D3, and a prescription muscle relaxer. I like using these because they are not addicting and don't give me side effects that many narcotics do.

If I forget to take the pain meds, my pain is stronger and then my muscles react to the pain by tensing more which leads to even more pain. It's a vicious cycle so I do take my medication as needed. For years I was taking pain medication every 6 hours around the clock but now I'm down to taking it twice a day. This happened when I started eating Kosher dill pickles and green Spanish olives. LOL. I wrote about it in the Diet and Food Discussions thread so you can check that out.

I also never stay in bed. If I do, I'm more stiff and have more pain. I'm far better being up and moving around.

Also, you are 15 years older. I find as I age I get more aches and pains but that is typical with aging and isn't part of fibro.

You might try getting gentle massages. I get one once a month and they help me a lot. These can help loosen the muscles tensed by pain from the accident as well as Fibro pain. Trigger points will be worked on also. I did a ton of yard work a few weeks ago and was a mess. I had my massage and in two days I was back to feeling so much better again. Make sure you get a massage therapist, if you decide to do this, who has been trained in Fibro massage and you should have a gentle massage. A deep massage could possible hurt you more and I know from experience that gentle massages work great for fibromyalgia.

I also do trigger point therapy on myself when needed. I fixed my frozen shoulder that way and I have been fine for several years. I bought The Trigger Point Therapy Workbook on Amazon and that shows me where to look for the trigger points that are causing me pain.

I hope I have given you some ideas to help you.

Sherrine