http://stopchronicfatigue.com/discussion/24/does-anyone-know-of-a-really-effective-pain-medicine-for-fibromyalgia/ How to Get Rid of Chronic Fatigue Syndrone Sat, 27 Feb 2010 12:06:27 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.2 hourly 1 http://stopchronicfatigue.com/discussion/24/does-anyone-know-of-a-really-effective-pain-medicine-for-fibromyalgia/comment-page-1/#comment-403 norton g Tue, 24 Nov 2009 03:17:06 +0000 http://stopchronicfatigue.com/discussion/24/does-anyone-know-of-a-really-effective-pain-medicine-for-fibromyalgia/#comment-403 Dusty- Fibromyalgia (FMS or Fibromyalgia Syndrome) is usually treated with: Drugs (such as low doses of anti-depressant drugs) taken before bed to improve sleep. Other kinds of sleeping pills have not proven effective for people with FMS. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (such as aspirin and ibuprofen) may help decrease pain. Lifestyle changes, such as stress reduction and using relaxation techniques. In particular, anxiety and depression need to be treated to reduce stress. Exercise, including brisk walking, biking, swimming and water aerobics Aerobic exercise for half an hour three times a week helps increase heart and lung function while stretching tight, sore muscles Often if stressful situations are resolved, fibromyalgia may improve and medications may not be necessary. Even with treatment, however, many people with FMS will continue to have symptoms, especially if they have stressful lives. With treatment, there can be a significant reduction in symptoms. Those who are able to continue working and fulfilling their social obligations despite their pain do best. Dusty- Fibromyalgia (FMS or Fibromyalgia Syndrome) is usually treated with:
Drugs (such as low doses of anti-depressant drugs) taken before bed to improve sleep. Other kinds of sleeping pills have not proven effective for people with FMS. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (such as aspirin and ibuprofen) may help decrease pain.
Lifestyle changes, such as stress reduction and using relaxation techniques. In particular, anxiety and depression need to be treated to reduce stress.
Exercise, including brisk walking, biking, swimming and water aerobics
Aerobic exercise for half an hour three times a week helps increase heart and lung function while stretching tight, sore muscles
Often if stressful situations are resolved, fibromyalgia may improve and medications may not be necessary. Even with treatment, however, many people with FMS will continue to have symptoms, especially if they have stressful lives. With treatment, there can be a significant reduction in symptoms. Those who are able to continue working and fulfilling their social obligations despite their pain do best.

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