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Asked for female, 27 years old from Chennai
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Asked for male, 44 years old from pune metropolitan region
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Hi fibromyalgia is an auto immune condition where you have more pain sensitivity and delayed recovery. This pain injury cycle affects the quality of life. My recommendations
identify the issue with your gut and work on it. A functional medicine practitioner would be able to help you. Take an anti inflammatory diet rich in omega 3, cruciferous vegetables, cooked greens. Limit fruit sugars, gluten, diary and corn. To determine your food tolerance you can take the help of your fm practioner. Mo...more
identify the issue with your gut and work on it. A functional medicine practitioner would be able to help you. Take an anti inflammatory diet rich in omega 3, cruciferous vegetables, cooked greens. Limit fruit sugars, gluten, diary and corn. To determine your food tolerance you can take the help of your fm practioner. Mo...more
Asked for female, 53 years old from Coimbatore
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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 (cym...more
•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 (cym...more
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Asked for male, 20 years old from Delhi
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Also called: fibrositis
self-carephysical exercise
aerobic activity for 20–30 minutes 5 days a week improves cardiovascular health. If injured, pursuing an activity that avoids the injured muscle group or joint can help maintain physical function while recovering.
Stress management
pursuing an enjoyable activity or verbalising frustration to reduce stress and improve mental health.
Relaxation techniques
deep breathing, meditation, yoga, rhythmic exercise and other activit...more
self-carephysical exercise
aerobic activity for 20–30 minutes 5 days a week improves cardiovascular health. If injured, pursuing an activity that avoids the injured muscle group or joint can help maintain physical function while recovering.
Stress management
pursuing an enjoyable activity or verbalising frustration to reduce stress and improve mental health.
Relaxation techniques
deep breathing, meditation, yoga, rhythmic exercise and other activit...more
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Asked for female, 40 years old from Delhi
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Yeah it might due to your pcod and also due to stress. Try to take bath in the bath tub with aroma soaps and oils which will definitely help you to get out of stress and also will facilitate to have sound sleep. If you still have this depression I suggest you to undergo few sessions with my friend who does very good counselling for you on video call. If yes share your whats app I can coordinate and guide you better. I can also take some sessions for you provided you are willing. Try to do this b...more
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Asked for female, 25 years old from Jhansi
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•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.
Cold compresses can help reduce swelling in the area. Cooling also helps to numb sharp pain. Apply an ice pack for up to 20 minutes, up to fi...more
•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.
Cold compresses can help reduce swelling in the area. Cooling also helps to numb sharp pain. Apply an ice pack for up to 20 minutes, up to fi...more
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Asked for female, 26 years old from Delhi
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A 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.
Cold comp...more
•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.
Cold comp...more
Asked for female, 43 years old from Delhi
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U should counslt to physiotherpist.
Take hot water bath with mix zipsm salt.
Do regular exercises.
Avoid stresss.
For medcine prescribtion need private counsltation.
Take hot water bath with mix zipsm salt.
Do regular exercises.
Avoid stresss.
For medcine prescribtion need private counsltation.
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Asked for male, 34 years old from Gurgaon
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Hydrotherapy
hydrotherapy is the practice of using water to relieve aching muscles. Simply soak in a tub full of warm water (not hot as it can cause your blood pressure to drop). You can add essential oils or epsom salts to help relieve pain. A warm bath before bed may also improve your sleep.
Tens
transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (also known as tens) is something you may associate with childbirth, but a tens machine can also be used for fibromyalgia patients to help ease ...more
hydrotherapy is the practice of using water to relieve aching muscles. Simply soak in a tub full of warm water (not hot as it can cause your blood pressure to drop). You can add essential oils or epsom salts to help relieve pain. A warm bath before bed may also improve your sleep.
Tens
transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (also known as tens) is something you may associate with childbirth, but a tens machine can also be used for fibromyalgia patients to help ease ...more
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