Hi, I am new here from Virginia, USA. I have had fibro for 25 years at least, the diagnosed part. I see a very good rheumatologist who is willing to let me try new meds and also prescribes opioid pain meds for pain. I have just about all the fibro symptoms. My worst proble. Is post exercise malaise and pain. Gradually I have gone from a fit, healthy person to so.eone who cN barely lift a gallon of milk without consequences. Most of my life I have worked full time as a bank teller. The pain started as a repetitive strain issue with counting money, to computer, to working drive through tubes. It finally got so bad I went on disability with my work. Then applied for social security disability and was accepted. Still the pain progressed to most parts of my body. I can absolutely not lift most things. Or vacuum, sweep, without my upper back and neck sending me into extreme flares. I feel very alone and my circle gets smaller and smaller. I am afraid to leave the house almost because I am afraid of starting a flare. Thank you for listening. Does anyone else have this problem, problems and fea of pain escalating?