Okay, firstly, try an believe me when I say the first major just-gotten-diagnosed flare is the worst! Not least cos you have no idea how to manage it! But it WILL get a bit better...promise!
Re. a-d's...elavil and me didn't get on (I got INSOMNIA from it! ) but I take Celexa for my Fibro and love the stuff. It really helps.
I take a Valerian and Hops mixture to help me sleep. I've never tried AMbien as my doc won't prescribe it for me, but the herbs work most nights.
I second Ruchie on the Magnesium Malate btw! And if you can get a mix that contains manganese as well, all the better. It helps me with the pain AND the sleep...such a wonderful thing!
I don't actually recommend anti-inflammatories...Fibro has no associated inflammation and they can make the IBS worse. I take Co-codamol (Tylenol with Codeine) for my pain and love it...it even heps with the mental problems. The only thing you have to watch for is that it's slightly constipating.
PT is a great idea as long as your therapist knows something about Fibro. Exercise is essential to staying mobile...just be super careful to not overdo it! Just walking 5 minutes down the road and back everyday will help.
Good luck. Feel free to email me if you want. This is rather disorganised as I'm a bit froggy..sorry!
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Not least cos you have no idea how to manage it! But it WILL get a bit better...promise! 
) but I take Celexa for my Fibro and love the stuff. It really helps.
