Pros and Cons of 10 Fibromyalgia Treatments - Article Health

Fibromyalgia treatments
Fibromyalgia symptoms include tender points along the body, extreme fatigue, and sleeplessness. For years, people with this chronic pain condition were told their symptoms were not real—but times have changed.

Aerobic exercise
Pros: "Aerobic exercise can improve overall function and quality of life for people with fibromyalgia," says Lesley Arnold MD, a psychiatrist at the University of Cincinnati, in Ohio. "Start slowly and build up to 30 to 60 minutes a day of low-to-moderate intensity aerobic exercise," she says. Activities such as water aerobics, walking, and biking are best.

Pros: "Biofeedback can help you control some fibromyalgia symptoms such as tension headaches and help you relax," Dr. Arnold says. It may also ease pain and morning stiffness.

Approved by the FDA for fibromyalgia, duloxetine (Cymbalta) is an antidepressant that increases the activity of serotonin and norepinephrine, which halt pain signals from reaching the brain.

The most recent drug to be approved by the FDA for fibromyalgia, milnacipran (Savella) is an antidepressant.

Physical therapy can improve strength and range of motion, and teach you ways to relieve muscle pain. You'll also learn how to pace activities to avoid making pain and fatigue worse.


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