What is Fibromyalgia ?

Treatment
Patient education, self-care and medication are used in treating fibromyalgia.

Some of the Medications used include
• Analgesics such as Tylenol. NSAIDs or anti-inflammatory drugs such as aspirin and ibuprofen. 

• Antidepressant medications and medicines to help promote sleep.

• Muscle relaxants to help spasms and muscle pain. 

• Other methods include a combination of therapies and pain management techniques. Complementary and alternate therapies such as relaxation techniques, massage therapy and movement therapy are also used in treating different fibromyalgia symptoms.

• It is very important to take appropriate self-care measures in managing fibromyalgia. Some of the self-care methods include getting adequate sleep, stress reduction, regular exercise, maintaining a healthy lifestyle and pacing your activity.

• Complementary and alternate therapies are popularly used in treating illnesses such as fibromyalgia in recent years. Some of these include acupuncture, chiropractic care, massage therapy and osteopathy.

• Fibromyalgia is not a life-threatening disease. Self-care methods and medications normally improve the condition of the person suffering from it. A physical therapist, rheumatologists or other health care providers can also treat fibromyalgia. Read Previous