Hi
I was diagnossed with fibromyalgia and osteoarthriths 9 yrs ago. The past 3 yrs have been horrible. I can no longer work and am on disability. I take oxycodone extended release 40 mg twice a day and oxycodone 5 mg as needed up to 4 times a day and zanaflex 6 mg 3 times a day and go in for trigger point injections. Now that the cold weather has hit I live in Maine. I am in constant pain, I am having trouble walking my hips, knees and muscles in my legs hurt so much. I'm 46 not over weight and exercise daily when I am able. I went through the same thing last winter and had to keep increasing the amount or pain meds I take just to function. I don't want the doctor to increase them anymore. Has anyone tried actupuncture or any other alturnative to pain medication and has it worked for you. I am really getting desperate for the last 3 days I have had to stay in bed with 5 blankets and a heating pad to help control the pain .. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.