It is important to diagnose the disease in fibromyalgia. Diagnosis is important both to confirm the presence of the disease and to know the steps to be taken to cope with the findings.
Another important point in the treatment of fibromyalgia is the active participation of the patient in the treatment process by taking the responsibility of both the disease and the health of the patient.
Fibromyalgia treatment is divided into 4 main areas: drug treatment, self-care and regulation of nutrition, physical therapy, alternative methods and reinforcement.
- Medical treatment:
- Supplementation of Vitamin D, vitamin B12, B vitamins, iron, magnesium, zinc and other deficiencies
- Painkillers
- Paracetamol
- Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
- Anti depressants (SSRI, SNRI)
- Muscle relaxants
- Anti-epileptics (Gabapentin, pregabalin)
- Life style changes and healthy eating:
- Watch your sleep hygiene
- Learn to cope with stress
- Lighten your daily schedule
- Learn to rest
- Learn to take time for yourself during the day
- Learn to say no
- Set your boundaries
- Ask for professional psychological help
- Learn and practice Yoga
- Learn and practice meditation
- Learn to breathe diaphragmatically
- Exercising everyday at a low intensities, be careful not to get overtired or overwork yourself
- Learn and practice posture exercises
- Learn and practice Yoga. Yin yoga, restorative yoga and yoga therapy are the best options for beginners and during flare-ups.
- Tai chi and Qi Gong
- Pilates
- Walking, hiking, trekking
- Swimming (especially good for patients with orthostatic intolerance)
- Healthy eating
- Go Gluten-free
- Go Sugar-free
- Eat according to the Paleo diet
- Eat low FODMAP (good for IBS, gas, bloating)
- Limit your caffeine intake
- Physical therapy and trigger point injections
- Alternative methods
- Massage
- Acupuncture
- Dry needling
- Neural therapy
- Chiropractic treatment
- Taking supplements
- Anti oxidants
- Amino acids
- Phytonutrients