Hi Churchgirl!I asked my neurologist if he could give me any more informationa about fibro that would help me, other than it is just plain odd. He said that was the best way to describe fibro-that it is odd. The one rehumatologist I went to wasn't any good. He didn't understand anything about fibro at all. He was one that thought it was all in the head and no pain was ever real. I dumped him. I have had more help and support from my regular doctor. He has seen me through over 2 dozen meds trying to find one that would stop most of the pain and aid in sleep. He knows I am well informed about fibro. He sometimes shares the experiences of his other fibro patients-not giving names or anything like that-that he thinks might be a help in my knowing.As I understand , fibro affects the muscles. Tiny microscopic tears form in everyone from streatching, reaching, ect. Most people produce enough growth hormone that repairs the torn tissues while they sleep. We, who have fibro-do not produce enough of the growth hormone so our repairs are not made-therefore we have lots of pain all over. I read a study that told how college students were deprived of sleep for 3 days in a row. Each complained, of muscle pain, brain fog, feeling ill. When they were allowed to sleep a nomral pattern all the symptoms disappeared. Wish we fibro people could have symptoms relieved so easily!! Thats why we take antidepressants so the pain does stop, so we can sleep. Don't get discouraged. Remember knowledge is power and understanding . Take good care of yourself! JM