Have you tried other forms of treatment along with the medications prescribed? Fibromyalgia can benefit from some sort of physical therapy along with what your doctor has prescribed. If you don't feel like your meds have ANY effect on you whatsoever, you should consult with your doctor to either change the med or change the dosage. Here are some other treatments for fibromyalgia
The goal of treatment is to relieve or control the symptoms. Treatments include:
Physical and Behavioral Therapies
Physical therapy (gradual aerobic exercise and stretching regimen)
Heated pool treatments—Aquatic training in warm water (eg, strength, aerobic, and relaxation exercises) may help improve symptoms.
Application of heat to painful areas
Alternative treatments, such as massage , acupuncture , relaxation training , trigger point therapy, biofeedback
Cognitive behavioral therapy
Lifestyle Changes
Eating a healthful diet
Learning to cope with physical and mental stress
Doing regular, moderate, low-impact exercise with your doctor's approval
Try gentle exercise that does not strain painful areas, such as:
Walking
Biking
Swimming, preferably in warmer water
Doing regular stretching exercises
Maintaining a regular sleep schedule
Medications
These medications may help to improve symptoms:
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Lyndsie.denise,
Have you tried other forms of treatment along with the medications prescribed? Fibromyalgia can benefit from some sort of physical therapy along with what your doctor has prescribed. If you don't feel like your meds have ANY effect on you whatsoever, you should consult with your doctor to either change the med or change the dosage. Here are some other treatments for fibromyalgia
The goal of treatment is to relieve or control the symptoms. Treatments include:
Physical and Behavioral Therapies
Physical therapy (gradual aerobic exercise and stretching regimen)
Heated pool treatments—Aquatic training in warm water (eg, strength, aerobic, and relaxation exercises) may help improve symptoms.
Application of heat to painful areas
Alternative treatments, such as massage , acupuncture , relaxation training , trigger point therapy, biofeedback
Cognitive behavioral therapy
Lifestyle Changes
Eating a healthful diet
Learning to cope with physical and mental stress
Doing regular, moderate, low-impact exercise with your doctor's approval
Try gentle exercise that does not strain painful areas, such as:
Walking
Biking
Swimming, preferably in warmer water
Doing regular stretching exercises
Maintaining a regular sleep schedule
Medications
These medications may help to improve symptoms:
Weak opioids (eg, tramadol , paracetamol)
Antidepressants (eg, amitriptyline , fluoxetine , duloxetine , milnacipran, moclobemide , pirlindole)
Pain relievers (eg, tropisetron, pramipexole , pregabalin )
Sodium oxybate (eg, Xyrem), a central nervous system depressant
Don't forget to visit our fibromyalgia page for more information!
Rosa
March 28, 2011 - 6:18amThis Comment
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