Treatment
Patients with Fibromyalgia have many treatment options that they can try simultaneously. Opioid medication can provide relief but pose a risk for addiction to pain killers. Diet, exercise, and physical therapy provide relief. Vitamins and supplements like Vitamin D, magnesium, and ginger are known to help pain. Some patients seek alternative and complementary medicine like acupuncture, yoga, mediation, or Ayurveda.
Acupuncture
Acupuncture has been used for thousands of years to relieve pain. This treatment releases adenosine which is a…
Alternative Treatment
With the difficulty of identifying the specifics of fibromyalgia comes the difficulty of treating this mysterious condition. Traditional approaches, such as the use of…
Diet
Monitoring your diet is crucial to avoiding extra pain and minimizing the risk of weight gain, which often accompanies fibromyalgia. An improved diet entails eating…
Exercise
When it hurts to move, how is a fibromyalgia patient expected to exercise? It is essential for a patient to increase activity to help lessen both the physical and…
Meditation
Meditation is a helpful complementary treatment for fibromyalgia and chronic pain. It improves breathing and promotes calmness. Yoga that includes meditation and…
Other Treatments
Other medications can be used to treat fibromyalgia, including benzodiazepine sedatives for sleep disturbances, non-benzodiazepine sedatives for sleep problems, and…
Vitamins & Supplements
Some vitamins and supplements are thought to reduce pain from fibromyalgia. These are complementary treatments that can be tried for a variety of reasons, including…
Hot Topics
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