An Overview of Treating Fibromyalgia
For a person diagnosed with
fibromyalgia, treatment options will depend on a number of factors. Some of these factors include:
Based on these factors, specific fibromyalgia treatment options the healthcare provider may recommend can include:
Remember that fibromyalgia is a real condition, but not everyone responds the same to every treatment. As a result, changes to the treatment plan may be needed at various times during the course of your fibromyalgia treatment.
Lifestyle Changes for the Treatment of Fibromyalgia
There are several lifestyle changes that the healthcare provider may recommend as part of treatment for fibromyalgia. Some of these include:
- Exercise
- Getting enough sleep
- Eating well.
Exercise
Though pain and fatigue may make exercise and daily activities difficult, it's crucial to be as physically active as possible. Fibromyalgia research has repeatedly shown that regular exercise is one of the most effective treatments for fibromyalgia. Exercise can increase tender point thresholds and decrease the perception of pain in people with fibromyalgia.
People who have too much pain or fatigue to do vigorous exercise should begin with walking or other gentle exercise and build their endurance and intensity slowly.
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