There isn't a cure for fibromyalgia, but there are treatments that help to alleviate the symptoms:
In general, treatment for fibromyalgia is with a combination of medication and self-care. The emphasis is on minimizing symptoms and improving general health.
Medications
Medications can help reduce the pain of fibromyalgia and improve sleep. Common choices include:
Analgesics. Acetaminophen (Tylenol, others) may ease the pain and stiffness caused by fibromyalgia. However, its effectiveness varies. Tramadol (Ultram) is a prescription pain reliever that may be taken with or without acetaminophen. Your doctor may recommend nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) — such as aspirin, ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin, others) or naproxen sodium (Anaprox, Aleve) — in conjunction with other medications, but NSAIDs haven't proven to be effective in managing the pain in fibromyalgia when taken by themselves.
Antidepressants. Your doctor may prescribe antidepressant medications, such as amitriptyline (Elavil), nortriptyline (Aventyl, Pamelor) or doxepin (Sinequan) to help promote sleep. Fluoxetine (Prozac) in combination with amitriptyline has also been found effective. Sertraline (Zoloft) and paroxetine (Paxil) can help if you're experiencing depression.
Muscle relaxants. Taking the medication cyclobenzaprine (Flexeril) at bedtime may help treat muscle pain and spasms. Muscle relaxants are generally limited to short-term use.
Prescription sleeping pills, such as zolpidem (Ambien), may provide short-term benefits for some people with fibromyalgia, but doctors usually advise against long-term use of these drugs. These medications tend to work for only a short time, after which your body becomes resistant to their effects. Ultimately, using sleeping pills tends to create even more sleeping problems in many people.
Benzodiazepines may help relax muscles and promote sleep, but doctors often avoid these drugs in treating fibromyalgia. Benzodiazepines can become habit-forming, and they haven't been shown to provide long-term benefits.
Doctors don't usually recommend narcotics for treating fibromyalgia because of the potential for dependence and addiction. Corticosteroids, such as prednisone, haven't been shown to be effective in treating fibromyalgia.
Cognitive-behavioral therapy
Cognitive-behavioral therapy seeks to increase your belief in your own abilities and teaches you methods for dealing with stressful situations. Therapy can be provided via individual counseling, audiotapes or classes, and may help you manage your fibromyalgia.
Treatment programs
Interdisciplinary treatment programs may be effective in improving your symptoms, including relieving pain. These programs can combine a variety of treatments, such as relaxation techniques, biofeedback and receiving information about chronic pain. There isn't one combination that works best for everybody. Your doctor can create a program based on what works best for you.
2006-10-29 14:46:36
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answered by Country Hick 5
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the reason for fibromyalgia is at present unknown. over the previous few an prolonged time many theories have been supplied, and the certainty of the ailment has replaced dramatically. maximum present theories clarify in basic terms some indicators of the ailment and are for this reason incomplete. Many professionals have self belief that fibromyalgia isn't a ailment yet particularly a continual soreness situation delivered on via a constellation of dysfunctional biologic responses to tension. Such human beings are considered greater liable to tension with the aid of fact of aggravating very own histories, genetic factors, or the two. actual injuries, emotional trauma, or viral infections, at the same time with Epstein-Barr, would act as triggers for the onset of the ailment, yet none have shown to be a reason for regularly occurring fibromyalgia. My pal has this ailment and he or she makes use of a topical analgesic referred to as Tiger Balm to help soothe her soreness.
2016-10-03 02:25:16
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answered by wichern 4
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My mom used Transfer Factor by 4Life Research to get ride of her Fibromyalga. It took about 10 months but even the fiber fog in her mind went away, and all the nots and pain. Without the constant pane she even looks younger. She was so thrilled that she became a distributor and sold it for a few years.
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2006-10-29 17:36:21
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answered by 1bigpane 2
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These are the best vitamin supplements that you can take for this condition
Alfalfa
B-Complex
Nutriferon
Protein
Optiflora
Vitamin C
My friend has Fibromyalgia he was on prescription drugs for this he was always depressed and said the meds never helped him so we took him off all meds and started him on this and he feels 100 % better.
2006-10-31 16:50:48
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answered by Anonymous
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Get your book group to slide on sneaks and chat moving home.
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answered by ? 3
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Skip waiting bedrooms. When you have an session, check in and then go for a walk until the particular receptionist phones you.
2016-12-26 05:50:01
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answered by Anonymous
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Walk between stores that are usually in close proximity (don't drive).
2016-02-25 03:44:32
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answered by Anonymous
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Walk between stores that come in close proximity (don't drive).
2016-04-22 09:44:58
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answered by ? 3
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If you're buying not many items, skip the cart and carry a basket.
2016-01-24 14:49:07
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answered by Robyn 3
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There isn't a drug in the world that will cure fibromyalgia. Here is the healthy way to bring your body back into homeostasis:
Check this forum; lots of information:
http://www.curezone.com/forums/f.asp?f=22
The cause of fibromyalgia is unknown. The primary treatment goals in fibromyalgia are to raise serotonin levels, improve sleep quality, and assure adequate magnesium levels.
Eliminate or restrict intake of refined sugar and food allergies (see FOOD ALLERGY). Increase the dietary intake of magnesium. The best food sources of magnesium are legumes, tofu, seeds, nuts, whole grains, and green leafy vegetables. Fish, meat, milk, and most commonly eaten fruit are low in magnesium. Most Americans consume a low-magnesium diet because their diet is high in refined foods, meat, and dairy products.
I strongly recommend using the The Seven Day Total Nutritional Cleansing Program from Natural Factors - a revolutionary program designed to effectively eliminate stored toxins and tune-up your detoxification system. The program comes with a booklet that provides clear direction and guidance. After completing the Seven Day Program you will feel energized, have an increased sense of well being, have shed some pounds and will have taken vital steps toward insuring good health!
What nutritional supplements should I take for Fibromyalgia?
Foundation Supplements. There are three products from Natural Factors that I think are critical in supporting good health:
* MultiStart (age and gender specific multiple vitamin and mineral formulas). Follow label instructions.
* Enriching Greens - a great tasting "greens drink" containing highly concentrated "greens" like chlorella, spirulina, wheat grass juice, barley grass juice, etc., and herbal extracts. Take one serving (one tablespoon) in 8 ounces of water daily.
* RxOmega-3 Factors - A true pharmaceutical grade fish oil supplement. Take two capsules daily.
RevitalX from Natural Factors is a powdered drink mix that provides targeted nutritional support for the intestinal tract. The development of the product was spearheaded by Michael Lyon, MD. RevitalX is specifically designed to soothe the stomach, intestines and colon, and help to heal a "leaky gut." The low allergy potential formula is designed specifically for people with food allergies, but is suitable for everyone. Take two servings daily.
5-Hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP) is converted to the important neurotransmitter serotonin. 5-HTP is proving effective in the treatment of fibromyalgia, since a deficiency of serotonin is linked to fibromyalgia. In one double-blind study, fifty patients with fibromyalgia were given either 5-HTP (100 mg) or a placebo three times per day. The group that received the 5-HTP experienced significant improvements in their symptoms. In contrast, the group that received the placebo did not improve much at all. Improvements were noted in all symptom categories: number of painful areas; morning stiffness; sleep patterns; anxiety; and fatigue. Although 5-HTP produces very good results within thirty days, even better results are obtained at ninety days of use. Take 50-100 mg three times per day.
Magnesium is critical to many cellular functions, including energy production, protein formation, and cellular replication. Magnesium participates in more than three hundred enzymatic reactions in the body, particularly those processes that produce energy (i.e., the production of ATP). When magnesium levels are low, energy levels are low. Low magnesium levels are a common finding in patients with fibromyalgia. Magnesium supplementation has produced very good results in treating fibromyalgia. Take magnesium bound to citrate or Krebs-cycle intermediates (citrate, malate, fumarate, succinate, aspartate) at a level of 150-250 mg three times per day.
St. John's wort (Hypericum perforatum) extract is often helpful in fibromyalgia because of its ability to relieve depression and improve sleep quality. The dosage for St. John's wort extract (0.3% hypericin content) is 900 to 1,800 mg daily. St. Johns wort extract can be used in combination with 5-HTP and magnesium.
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One of the key findings in patients with fibromyalgia is an altered sleep pattern-presumably as a result of the low serotonin levels. The main problem is that the deeper levels (Stages 3 and 4) are not achieved for long enough periods. As a result, people with fibromyalgia wake up feeling tired, worn out, and in pain. The severity of the pain of fibromyalgia correlates with the rating of sleep quality; when patients with fibromyalgia get a good night's sleep, they have less pain. Conversely, when they sleep poorly, their symptoms are more severe. An analogy is that sleep is like a battery charger. If the body is not being recharged, especially the muscles, the result is pain. With a good, restful sleep, the battery becomes fully charged and functions optimally. The outcome is that the pain goes away or is significantly relieved. 5-HTP, St. John's wort, and magnesium can all improve sleep quality in fibromyalgia. I have found that the combination of these three supplements produces more consistent and better results than any one of them on their own. In other words, for best results use all three.
2006-10-29 15:41:54
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answered by Anonymous
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