Fibromyalgia
Katherine Annala 2012
Fibromyalgia is a common syndrome in which a person has long-term, body-wide pain and tenderness in the joints, muscles, tendons, and other soft tissues.
Fibromyalgia has also been linked to fatigue, sleep problems, headaches, depression, and anxiety.
Cognitive-behavioral therapy is an important part of treatment. This therapy helps you learn how to:
Deal with negative thoughts
Keep a diary of pain and symptoms
Recognize what makes your symptoms worse
Seek out enjoyable activities
Set limits
Support groups may also be helpful.
Other recommendations include:
Eat a well-balanced diet
Avoid caffeine
Practice good sleep routines to improve quality of sleep
Acupressure and acupuncture
Supplements:
SAMe 400mg 3x/day. Helps detox pathways
Magnesium
Tryptophan
B6
Low dose lithium
Fibromyalgia is a common syndrome in which a person has long-term, body-wide pain and tenderness in the joints, muscles, tendons, and other soft tissues.
Fibromyalgia has also been linked to fatigue, sleep problems, headaches, depression, and anxiety.
Cognitive-behavioral therapy is an important part of treatment. This therapy helps you learn how to:
Deal with negative thoughts
Keep a diary of pain and symptoms
Recognize what makes your symptoms worse
Seek out enjoyable activities
Set limits
Support groups may also be helpful.
Other recommendations include:
Eat a well-balanced diet
Avoid caffeine
Practice good sleep routines to improve quality of sleep
Acupressure and acupuncture
Supplements:
SAMe 400mg 3x/day. Helps detox pathways
Magnesium
Tryptophan
B6
Low dose lithium