Treatments for Fibromyalgia

There is no cure for fibromyalgia. Therefore, treatment focuses on reducing pain and other symptoms.

Treatment involves the following:

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Currently, there are no surgical options for the treatment of fibromyalgia.

References:

Fibromyalgia Network website. Available at: http://www.fmnetnews.com/ .

Last reviewed August 2008 by ]]>Robert Leach, MD]]>

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