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Fibromyalgia Treatment Goals
The goal of fibromyalgia treatment is to reduce pain, improve sleep, and relieve associated symptoms. It is easy to think of people with FM as a homogenous group of people. That is, we all have the same condition. We may all have the same thing, but we certainly do not behave in the same manner, nor do we all respond the same to fibromyalgia treatment. What works for one person may not work at all for another person. There is no one formula for fibromyalgia treatment because each of us with fibromyalgia is a unique individual. Treatment is tailored to the individual. Some patients experience significant relief of symptoms, some find moderate improvement, and others report little or no relief. Most treatment regimens include medication, lifestyle changes, exercise, physical therapy, and behavior modification.
How is Fibromyalgia Treated?
Here is a summary of fibromyalgia treatments for you to be aware of:
· Education: This is half the battle. People with fibromyalgia must understand that this condition is not life threatening, deforming or paralyzing, and it is a valid medical condition. The more one learns about fibromyalgia, the more it is understood and the less frightening it becomes.
· Medications:
o Painkillers: Most people with fibromyalgia need to take painkilling medications either prescription or over the counter drugs. Over the counter drugs include Tylenol, Aspirin, Ibuprofen. Prescription painkilling medication include: Baclofen (generic name: Liorisol) and Norflex (generic name: orphenadrine citrate)
o Antihistamines (cold medicines): Delsym, dextromethorphan.
o Topical Remedies: Capsaicin (derived) from chili peppers, Cayenne, Eucalyptus, Menthol, Methyl salicylate, and peppermint oil.
o NSAIDs (Anti-inflammatory drugs): Naprosyn, Feldene, Celebrex, Bextra.
· Physical and Hands-on Therapy:
o Cryotherapy: (Cold Therapy)
o Heat Therapy
o Message Therapy
o TENS (Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation)
o Chiropractic Therapy
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