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Ms Fibromyalgia Seizures
Fibromyositis; Fibrositis
Treatment
The goal of treatment is to help relieve pain and other symptoms, and to help a person cope with the symptoms.
The first type of treatment may involve:
- Physical therapy
- Exercise and fitness program
- Stress-relief methods, including light massage and relaxation techniques
If these treatments do not work, your doctor may prescribe an antidepressant or muscle relaxant. The goal of medication is to improve sleep and...
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Gabapentin Shown Effective For Fibromyalgia Pain
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Study: Seizure med relieves fibromyalgia pain
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Fibromyalgia Medication
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Fibromyalgia: Medications
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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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 »
Seizures
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
A seizure is the physical findings or changes in behavior that occur after an episode of abnormal electrical activity in the brain.See... Read more »
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Questions to Ask Your Doctor About Fibromyalgia
What is the cause of my fibromyalgia? The major causes of fibromyalgia are still a mystery. Fibromyalgia is actually considered a neurological condition that affects the muscles and skeleton, where something triggered a change in the way the...
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