40 Treatments  for Fibromyalgia

1 Tests 4 Medical Procedures 20 Prescribed Medications 4 Over the Counter Medications

2 Self Care 3 Herbs and Supplements 6 Alternative Procedures

Rheumatologist

Neurologist

Pediatrician

Internist

Pain Management Specialist

Family Practice Physician

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Treatment News for Fibromyalgia

Tests for Fibromyalgia

1. History and Physical Exam During a physical examination, a health care provider studies a patient's body to determine the presence or absence of physical problems. A typical physical ex...  More Costs

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Medical Procedures for Fibromyalgia

1. Physical Therapy Physical therapists provide services to restore function, improve mobility, relieve pain , and prevent or limit permanent physical disabilities among those sufferin...  More Costs

2. Heat Therapy Heat treatments are therapeutic applications of superficial or deep-heating agents to areas of the body.  More

3. Cognitive Behavior Therapy A therapeutic approach based on the principle that maladaptive moods and behavior can be changed by replacing distorted or inappropriate ways of thinking with thoug...  More

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Prescribed Medications for Fibromyalgia

1. pregabalin(Lyrica ) PREGABALIN (pre GAB a lin) is used to treat nerve pain from diabetes, shingles, and fibromyalgia. It is also used to control seizures in epilepsy.  More

2. gabapentin(Neurontin , Gabarone) GABAPENTIN (GA ba pen tin) is used to control partial seizures in adults with epilepsy. It is also used to treat certain types of nerve pain.  More

3. topiramate(Topamax , Topamax Sprinkle) TOPIRAMATE (toe PYRE a mate) is used to treat seizures in adults or children with epilepsy. It is also used for the prevention of migraine headaches.  More

4. nortriptyline(Pamelor , Aventyl HCl) This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.  More

5. cyclobenzaprine(Flexeril , others...) CYCLOBENZAPRINE (sye kloe BEN za preen) is a muscle relaxer. It is used to treat muscle pain, spasms, and stiffness.  More

6. amitriptyline(Elavil , others...) This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.  More

7. tiagabine(Gabitril ) TIAGABINE (ty AG a been) is used to control partial seizures in adults and children with epilepsy.  More

8. duloxetine(Cymbalta ) DULOXETINE (doo LOX e teen) is an antidepressant. It is used to treat depression. It is also used to treat pain caused by complications of diabetes or pain caused b...  More

9. traZODONE(Desyrel , Desyrel Dividose) This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.  More

10. traMADOL(Ultram ) TRAMADOL (TRA ma dole) is a pain reliever. It is used to treat moderate to severe pain in adults.  More

11. alprazolam(Xanax XR , others...) ALPRAZOLAM (al PRAY zoe lam) is a benzodiazepine. It is used to treat anxiety and panic attacks.  More

12. clonazepam(Klonopin , Klonopin Wafer) CLONAZEPAM (kloe NA ze pam) is a benzodiazepine. It is used to treat certain types of seizures. It is also used to treat panic disorder.  More

13. aspirin(Easprin , others...) ASPIRIN (AS pir in) is a pain reliever. It is used to treat mild pain and fever. This medicine is also used as directed by a doctor to prevent and to treat heart at...  More

14. ibuprofen(Motrin , others...) IBUPROFEN (eye BYOO proe fen) is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It is used for dental pain, fever, headaches or migraines, osteoarthritis, rheumato...  More

15. naproxen(Naprelan '500' , others...) NAPROXEN (na PROX en) is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It is used to reduce swelling and to treat pain. This medicine may be used for dental pain,...  More

16. zolpidem(Ambien ) ZOLPIDEM (zole PI dem) is used to treat insomnia. This medicine helps you to fall asleep and sleep through the night.  More

17. busPIRone(BuSpar , BuSpar Dividose) This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.  More

18. clonidine(Catapres , Jenloga) This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.  More

19. temazepam(Restoril ) TEMAZEPAM (te MAZ e pam) is a benzodiazepine. It is used to help you to fall asleep and sleep through the night.  More

20. doxepin(Sinequan , Adapin) This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.  More

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Over the Counter Medications for Fibromyalgia

1. acetaminophen(Tylenol , others...) ACETAMINOPHEN (a set a MEE noe fen) is a pain reliever. It is used to treat mild pain and fever.  More

2. aspirin(Arthritis Pain , others...) ASPIRIN (AS pir in) is a pain reliever. It is used to treat mild pain and fever. This medicine is also used as directed by a doctor to prevent and to treat heart at...  More

3. ibuprofen(Midol IB , others...) IBUPROFEN (eye BYOO proe fen) is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It is used for dental pain, fever, headaches or migraines, osteoarthritis, rheumato...  More

4. naproxen(Aleve , others...) NAPROXEN (na PROX en) is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It is used to reduce swelling and to treat pain. This medicine may be used for dental pain,...  More

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Self Care for Fibromyalgia

1. Regular Exercise Tips for losing weight with exercise  More

2. Stress Management Stress is a feeling of emotional or physical tension. See also: Stress in childhood  More

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Herbs and Supplements for Fibromyalgia What's this?

1. 5-hydroxytryptophan 5-HTP is the precursor of the neurotransmitter serotonin. It is obtained commercially from the seeds of the plant Griffonia simplicifolia . 5-HTP has been suggested...  More Efficacy Grade B

2. s-adenosylmethionine SAMe was first discovered in 1953 by a researcher named Cantoni. It is formed in the body from methionine and adenosine triphosphate in a reaction catalyzed by meth...  More Efficacy Grade C

3. dehydroepiandrosterone DHEA (dehydroepiandrosterone) is an endogenous hormone (made in the human body) secreted by the adrenal gland. DHEA serves as precursor to male and female sex hormo...  More

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Alternative Procedures for Fibromyalgia What's this?

1. Acupuncture The practice of acupuncture originated in China 5,000 years ago. Today it is widely used throughout the world and is one of the main pillars of Chinese medicine. Th...  More Costs |   Efficacy Grade B

2. Meditation Various forms of meditation have been practiced for thousands of years throughout the world, with many techniques originating in Eastern religious practices. In mod...  More Efficacy Grade C

3. Massage Various forms of therapeutic superficial tissue manipulation have been practiced for thousands of years across cultures. Chinese use of massage dates to 1600 BC, an...  More Efficacy Grade C

4. Spinal Manipulation Overview : Chiropractic is a health care discipline that focuses on the relationship between musculoskeletal structure (primarily the spine) and body function ...  More Efficacy Grade C

5. Relaxation Therapy Relaxation techniques include behavioral therapeutic approaches that differ widely in philosophy, methodology, and practice. The primary goal is usually non-directe...  More Efficacy Grade C

6. Hydrotherapy Water has been used medicinally for thousands of years, with traditions rooted in ancient China, Japan, India, Rome, Greece, the Americas, and the Middle East. Ther...  More

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