I am 58 yrs old and have been suffering with chronic pain all over my body for the past 2 yrs. Actually approx. 5 yrs ago I started with just being achy like every other female in their 50s so I just chose to chuck it up to age. I have also suffered from headaches for the past 30 yrs going to neurologists and have been treated with maintenance pills for approx 2 yrs. I discontinued that 4 yrs ago as it really did not help me. My problem now is this chronic pain, which I started to treat with physical therapy, my orthopedic thought that would help. It did not. After that I went to a rheumatologist who after exam after exam came up with fibromyalgia but I did not have any of the tender points on examination, my pain did not hurt anymore upon touch, its just always there. It's hard to describe but I feel like I am being poked, achy, pulling, searing type of pain at all times. stiffness for the past 2 yrs with no relief except when my tramadol kicks in, which is what I have been on for the past 1 1/2 years, it gets me through my day. . I now go to a new rheumatologist who says I do not have fibro, which I never thought I had in the first place and she is sending me for aquatic therapy, which feels wonderful when in the 95 degree water but long term same problems. I also go to a pain management center , they also come up with nothing. I do have a slight degenerative disc in my cervical area and a bit of arthritis but not to justify all of this constant pain. I have had blood test after blood test which all come back negative. I have also tried many different anti inflamatory meds which have not helped. The only med that did seem to give me some relief were steroids, which for obvious reasons only took 2xs. I know antidepressants are supposed to help chronic pain but I'd rather not get addicted to another drug besides the tramadol to mask pain I need to know what is wrong with me. I would also like to add that I have been a poor sleeper for the past 12 years which I am sure added to this condition , whatever it is. So I am hoping there is someone out there that feels exactly like I do and can offer some advice, I would be very grateful. I was a very active female and now everything is a struggle but I will push myself to continue to have a life. HELP!!!!