There is no cure- only treatment. Treatment is focused on managing pain, fatigue, depression, and other symptoms common in fibromyalgia in an attempt to break the cycle of increased sensitivity to pain and decreased physical activity. Treatment may include medications to help you sleep better, such as tricyclic antidepressants, SSRIs, or cyclobenzaprine (Flexeril), medications to relieve muscle and joint pain, such as tricyclic antidepressants, cyclobenzaprine (Flexeril), or, less often, nonprescription pain relievers and exercise therapy to relieve sore muscles and increase energy.
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October 4th, 2008 at 5:38 pm
There is no cure- only treatment. Treatment is focused on managing pain, fatigue, depression, and other symptoms common in fibromyalgia in an attempt to break the cycle of increased sensitivity to pain and decreased physical activity. Treatment may include medications to help you sleep better, such as tricyclic antidepressants, SSRIs, or cyclobenzaprine (Flexeril), medications to relieve muscle and joint pain, such as tricyclic antidepressants, cyclobenzaprine (Flexeril), or, less often, nonprescription pain relievers and exercise therapy to relieve sore muscles and increase energy.
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October 4th, 2008 at 6:01 pm
I was diagnosed with fibro way too many years ago. There is no cure, just an actual diagnosis. Mine turned out to be MS and lupus. Go figure. They were just never sure so they gave what I had a label. I had to get really sick before they would listen to me. Some doctors believe in this, others don't. Personally I think it is a catch all term for those doctors afraid, because of malpractice, to make a diagnosis. Anyhow this is what my neurologist told me. He doesn't believe in it.
But there are plenty of doctors who do. You can find some great websites on it. But there is no cure. All you can do is manage the symptoms… Me I live on methadone for my pain. And it is not much of a life…
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