Thanks, edina, for your response. I know I am not alone in suffering with this illness, it just feels like i'm alone and battling the whole world, medically, all by myself. I have found out there is a fibromyalgia support group here, so I will try to start attending the meetings. I have also heard of someone who did get disability approved on fibromyalgia alone, here in sudbury, and she has the same specialist I am trying to get referred to, so there is some hope there too.
I do use heat therapy, but would have to stay laying on the heating pad all day to be pain-free, and I wish I could, but do have to get up and do things sometimes. Nothing seems to help this when I ache all over, though, and even a hot shower or bath only gives minimal relief for a very short time. It hardly seems worth the trouble once i've gotten all undressed and then dressed again afterwards, i'm still exhausted and in pain. I am trying to stay positive that I will eventually get what I need, but the days are so long with chronic pain, even when I don't get up til noon. I do appreciate the words of encouragement, though, and thank you for responding. I hope you also find your way to relief and I pray for everyone who is battling this isidious illness.