As an FM sufferer myself, I have learned that before you consider meds, you've got to do everything you can to reduce or stop the pain. The meds can send you into a downward spiral. Sometimes if you can tweak things a little, it makes others fall into place. I find the trigger points - not the tender points - are a huge problem for me. I use the Thera-cane and Prossage I got from Dr. Hendricksen. Oh what a relief it is when I have worked them out properly! Proper sleep is another biggie for me. Lack of sleep can cause pain and depression by itself. By following the guidelines set up by Dr. H, I have found a good measure of relief. I think pulling the plug on the TV in my bedroom was a lot of my problem. I should have known it would help because it was extremely difficult for me to do. I thought I was watching it until I got tired and then shutting it off so I could perhaps get some sleep. I was actually watching it and drifting in and out of sleep - which was not a restful sleep - and then I would shut it off because I was tired. No WONDER I was tired! Now I go to bed at a set time and get up at the same time EVERY day. It all works together to end the cycle of pain.

That is a difficult situation. If you are on medication, the medication may be causing depression. Please talk to your doctor about this situation as soon as you can. If your doctor is not willing to help you, you may need to consider another doctor.

You can always find a qualified counselor to talk to also. Depression is not something to be taken lightly when you are on medication.