I am 43. I have been diagnosed with fibromyalgia after series of tests. Though the medicines prescribed have been helpful to an extent, I am looking at charting a course of action, understanding fibromyalgia more, discuss symptoms again.

Dr. Julie Mercy J DavidPhysiotherapist24yrs exp

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Medications can help reduce the pain of fibromyalgia and improve sleep. Common choices include: ?pain relievers. Over-the-counter pain relievers such as acetaminophen (tylenol, others), ibuprofen (advil, motrin ib, others) or naproxen sodium (aleve, others) may be helpful. Your doctor might suggest a prescription pain reliever such as tramadol (ultram). Narcotics are not advised, because they can lead to dependence and may even worsen the pain over time. ?antidepressants. Duloxetine (cymbalta) and milnacipran (savella) may help ease the pain and fatigue associated with fibromyalgia. Your doctor may prescribe amitriptyline or the muscle relaxant cyclobenzaprine to help promote sleep. ?anti-seizure drugs. Medications designed to treat epilepsy are often useful in reducing certain types of pain. Gabapentin (neurontin) is sometimes helpful in reducing fibromyalgia symptoms, while pregabalin (lyrica) was the first drug approved by the food and drug administration to treat fibromyalgia. Therapya variety of different therapies can help reduce the effect that fibromyalgia has on your body and your life. Examples include: ?physical therapy. A physical therapist can teach you exercises that will improve your strength, flexibility and stamina. Water-based exercises might be particularly helpful. ?occupational therapy. An occupational therapist can help you make adjustments to your work area or the way you perform certain tasks that will cause less stress on your body. 

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