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Can Elavil Treatment For Fibromyalgia And Vertigo?
Prevention
There is no way to prevent fibromyalgia.
Treatment
To relieve the pain of fibromyalgia, your doctor may prescribe acetaminophen (Tylenol and other brand names); aspirin or other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil and others) or naproxen (Aleve); a muscle relaxant such as cyclobenzaprine (Flexeril); or an antidepressant such as amitriptyline (Elavil) or fluoxetine (Prozac). Sometimes these medicines are prescribed in combination. For example,...
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Treatment Options for Fibromyalgia
Source: Medifocus Guidebook on: Fibromyalgia
Goals of TreatmentBecause currently there is no known cure for fibromyalgia, treatment is aimed at managing its symptoms. The primary goals of... Read more »
Fibromyalgia
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
Article updated and reviewed by Ariel D. Teitel, MD, MBA, Chief, Division of Rheumatology, St. Vincent’s Hospital, Manhattan on May 16,... Read more »
Vertigo
Source: Harvard Decision Guide
Prevention Vertigo can happen to anyone, and there is no way to prevent the first episode. Because vertigo can be associated with an intense sense of... Read more »
Vertigo
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
Vertigo is a type of dizziness felt as a shift in a person's relationship to the normal environment (a feeling that the room is spinning is common)... Read more »
Benign positional vertigo
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Vertigo - positional Treatment The most effective treatment is a procedure called "Epley's maneuver," which can move the small piece of... Read more »
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