Other Treatments
Other medications can be used to treat fibromyalgia, including benzodiazepine sedatives for sleep disturbances, non-benzodiazepine sedatives for sleep problems, and anesthetic or botox injections to relieve specific muscle pains. Exercise and physical therapy are also components to treatment that can help reduce pain.
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I am often asked, “What is the best treatment for fibromyalgia?” or “What is the best pain medication?” I wish there was an easy answer. The truth is, we are all very different, particularly when it comes to medications and alternative treatments. What works very well for me may not work at all for you – or may even…
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