I have too many friends with fibromyalgia and feel blessed not to have it myself. I have had serious problems with my feet in the past 7 - 8 years. I was on a walker for three months, saw 6 docs and 2 therapists and still couldn't walk. Out of desperation I went to a doctor of oriental medicine for acupuncture treatments. It is truly amazing how good those worked for me! Acupuncture is also supposed to work very well for fibromyalgia and arthritis. I am back on my feet now and feel better than I have in several years, with no medications. The treatments work on the whole body, so there are other benefits as well. And no, the needles don't hurt, they are very thin, almost like a stiffer hair, unless they are quickly placed into a bony area like the backs of your hands or feet. Any discomfort is well worth the results!