what is the best way to treat myofascia pain syndrome(MPS)?

Question

im suffering from it for almost a year now. Bit worried to take too much meds...

Answer 1

Have you tried myofacial release therapy.
It does work pretty good. Hurts like mad ...well it burns really.
Look in your local phone book for therapy places that do this, or you could ask your pain management Dr. about it.

Answer 2

As with many other soft tissue and rheumatolgical organic disorders, there is no cure for fibromyalgia, but some treatment options are available. A patient may try many routes of treatment under the guidance of a physician to find relief. Treatments range from symptomatic prescription medication to alternative and complementary medicine.



One of the more promising approaches is the use of the Guaifenesin Protocol, developed by Dr. R. Paul St. Amand. Because of the large number of patients improving on Guaifenesin, there are now several doctors throughout the U.S. who are using the Guaifenesin protocol in their practices.



Conventional analgesics rarely reduce the pain, and even strong narcotics are often not sufficient to entirely eliminate the pain.



Low doses of tricyclic antidepressants like amitriptyline and trazodone may be used to reduce the sleep disturbances sometimes associated with fibromyalgia and are believed by some practitioners to help correct sleep problems that may exacerbate the symptoms of the condtion. Because depression often accompanies chronic illness, these antidepressants have the additional psychological benefits. Amitriptyline is often favoured as it can also have the effect of providing relief from neuralgenic or neuropathic pain. Some doctors advise against using narcotic sleep aids ("hypnotics"), since these can actually disrupt deep sleep.



New drugs showing significant efficacy on fibromyalgia pain and other symptoms include milnacipran, gabapentin, meloxicam and possibly pregabalin. Milnacipran belongs to a new series of drugs known as serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs), and is currently available in parts of Europe where it has been safely presribed for other disorders. As of August 2005, Milnacipran is the subject of a Phase III study, and, if ultimately approved by the FDA, will be distributed in the United States.



Studies have found gentle exercise, such as warm-water pool therapy, improves fitness, and sleep and may reduce pain and fatigue in people with fibromyalgia. Stretching is recommended to allay muscle stiffness and fatigue, as is mild aerobic exercise. Because strenuous activity can exacerbate the muscle pain and fatigue already present, patients are adivsed to begin slowly and build their activity level gradually to avoid inducing additional pain. Exercise may be poorly tolerated in more severe cases with abnormal post-exertional fatigue.



Cognitive behavioral therapy has been shown to improve quality of life and coping in fibromyalgia patients and other sufferers of chronic pain.



Many patients find temporary relief by applying heat to painful areas. Those with access to physical therapy and/or massage may find them beneficial.



Treatment for the "brain fog" has not yet been developed, however biofeedback and self-management techniques such as pacing and stress management may be helpful for some patients.



A number of practitioners are attracted to the treatment of fibromyalgia, especially because its cause has yet to be identified. While this interest may provide viable medical research, patients should be wary: treatments of dubious validity exist in the meantime.