Fibro-myalgia Treatments, Options and Strategies.
Fibro-myalgia is a Chronic Disease
...therefore, it responds best to a holistic program of both conventional treatments – including drug therapy – and alternative measures – such as acupuncture and massage – as well as lifestyle changes. Click on this logo to read Dr Mercola's blog on the subject:
Have You Considered These 5 Useful Strategies?
1 Gentle ExerciseExercise can help your condition, but be careful! Too much too soon can exacerbate symptoms. Gentle Yoga is a good choice, because it is safe, easy and can be performed at home. Start slowly and gradually build up to 30 minutes per day.
2Trigger Point InjectionsDoctors can treat pain by injecting a local anesthetic directly into tender points, then stretching underlying muscles to relieve tension in them. The treatments usually need to be repeated a few times for optimal effect.Since the skill of the doctor doing the injections is key, if you don’t feel any relief after a few treatments, try another doctor before giving up on this approach entirely.
In my professional massage practice, I do trigger points to my patients. Check that option in your neighborhood if you're not crazy about needles.
3Drug TherapyIf you’ve been reading my pages on this website, you know I am more a believer of natural therapies but in some cases, drug therapy is naturally needed. So, as it is in order here, there are over-the-counter pain relievers you should try first. Doctors have found that a weak opiate called Tramadol (Ultram) brings significant relief to the majority of fibromyalgia patients. Other options include tricyclic antidepressants and muscle relaxants.
4Dealing With Psychological StressWhile stress and depression may not cause fibro-myalgia, they can fan the flames. In addition to stress-reduction useful strategies - such as yoga, massage, medication and walking – you may need antidepressants and/or cognitive-behavioral therapy. Such a therapy has you identify negative thought patterns that lead to psychological suffering, and ultimately change these patterns.
5Fibromyalgia Support GroupsConnect with others. Consider joining a local or online fybro-myalgia support group. To learn more, contact www.fmnetnews.com or 800-853-2929. This fibro-myalgia support group publishes a useful free newsletter and a list of doctors who have experience in treating this misunderstood condition.
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