Fibromyalgia Treatment

The best Fibromyalgia treatment approach includes patient education and self-management skills integrated with a variety of alternative and holistic therapies.

Traditional medical doctors may attempt to treat with analgesics like acetaminophen, NSAIDS (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) such as aspirin or ibuprofen, anti-depressants, muscle relaxants or some form of Narcotic. These methods are often not very effective for most people, have a variety of side effects and/or put the patient at risk of addiction, tolerance and dependency. In addition to that, they put an added burden on the liver and immune system by subjecting the body to synthetic drugs.

There are many adjustments in lifestyle and alternative therapies you can do yourself that don't carry these risks that will help relieve symptoms, improve your quality of life, regain some sense of control and power in your life and live life more fully.

Here are some of the most beneficial approaches in the treatment of Fibromyalgia.

Fibromyalgia Treatment Approaches

• Cognitive Behavior Therapy

This treatment of Fibromyalgia is very effective for some people in relieving symptoms and learning to live with their condition. It's a form of psychotherapy that focuses on the impact that thought patterns and behaviors have on symptoms. The aim is to reframe the way you think about your condition and strengthen your inner beliefs in your capability of dealing with stressful situations.

This may be combined with other techniques such as Biofeedback or other methods of Relaxation.


• Stress Management

Managing stress is vital for people with Fibromyalgia as it seems to incite a flare of symptoms quite easily. You don't want to eliminate stress completely, but minimize it as much as possible and find ways to cope in a healthy manner.


• Exercise

Regular exercise will help relieve pain, improve your mood and boost your immune system. It is essential in not only in Fibromyalgia treatment, but management of any chronic health problem.

However keep in mind that exercise shouldn't be too strenuous or it may exacerbate your symptoms. Start out slow and work up to something

About 30 minutes is good, but it may take a while to get there. This can also be broken up into three 10 minute periods, or two fifteen minute periods if that's what your body requires.

Exercise needs to be something you do regularly, not just once in a while. It takes time to build strength and endurance.


• Food Allergies

Food allergies can be the culprit of a variety of symptoms like joint pain, muscle pain, anxiety, depression, headaches, and many more. Lots of people can reduce their symptoms by eliminating allergenic foods.


• Candida

Many if not all symptoms of Candida overlap with those of Fibromyalgia. It is possible that Fibromyalgia is nothing more than a severe infestation of Candida. Many people can relieve a variety of their symptoms by following a Candida treatment protocol.


• Communication Skills

It's important for individuals living with any chronic condition to be able to communicate freely and effectively their feelings about the experiences they are having and how it's impacting them.

It's also essential for maintaining relationships and getting needs met.

• Deep Breathing Exercises

Using your breath to reduce symptoms and cope with all the emotional aspects of living with a chronic health condition is very effective Fibromyalgia treatment and costs you nothing. It also nourishes spiritually.


• Meditation

By itself or in conjunction with breathing exercises, meditation can be an incredible help for symptom relief or management as well as enhancing psychological and spiritual health.


• Get Enough Sleep

Sleep disturbances are a common occurrence in Fibromyalgia. Some believe it is a cause of Fibro, while others believe it is a result of the condition. Regardless, an attempt to try and normalize sleep patterns must be made.

Try to set a regular bedtime and stick to it.


• Vitamins and Minerals

A variety of vitamins and minerals such as B-complex, calcium, magnesium, Coenzyme Q10, can help improve energy, mood and cognitive functioning.


• Herbs

There are a variety of herbs that are found to be helpful in the treatment of Fibromyalgia.

St. John's Wort is beneficial for depression, anxiety and stress. You should not take it if you are also taking conventional antidepressants.

Valerian is a popular choice for helping with sleep difficulties and some people find that Cayenne when applied topically to the body can be an effective pain reliever.


• Diet

Most people with Fibromyalgia find some relief with a diet that is free of sugar, caffeine, preservatives, additives, alcohol, refined foods and low in carbohydrates.


• Other Tidbits

Other helpful tips to keep for Fibromyalgia treatment are to learn to be your own best friend, find a healthy balance between resting and doing , be forgiving and patient with yourself and maintain a sense of humor.

It's important to keep in mind that since symptoms are so varied from person to person trying to treat Fibromyalgia using the same method for every individual is extremely difficult. What works for one person may not work for another and vice versa. Your treatment plan should be tailored to your specific needs

There usually isn't just one approach that is most beneficial by itself. Most people find the most effective Fibromyalgia treatment plan is one that incorporates a combination of many approaches together.