How to Treat Fibromyalgia

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8 Drug-Free Ways to Treat Fibromyalgia More
Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago by razorwriter | permalink
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For some, fibromyalgia symptoms respond to aromatherapy, acupuncture, melatonin, and other alternative treatments. Find out which are worth trying and why.

For further reading: http://www.everydayhealth.com/fibromyalgia-pictures/8-drug-free-ways-to-treat-fibromyalgia-pain.aspx ^[1]

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Fibromyalgia: Treatment & Care More
Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago by Suchitra Bhatnagar | permalink
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WebMD's guide to fibromyalgia treatment and care shows how to manage the symptoms of fibromyalgia including pain and fatigue. Also find questions to ask your doctor about fibromyalgia.
Tags: fibromyalgia, treatment, treatments, care, doctor, medications, alternative, cure

For further reading: http://www.webmd.com/fibromyalgia/guide/fibromyalgia-treatment-care ^[2]

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Treating Fibromyalgia Pain: Medication Options More
Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago by Dan INMAN | permalink
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Today doctors have better insights into fibromyalgia, and are using many types of medications to treat it, including antidepressants, anticonvulsants, narcolepsy drugs, pain relievers, and sleep aids.
Tags: fibromyalgia pain, medications, antidepressants, anticonvulsants, pain relievers, sleep aids, narcolepsy drugs

For further reading: http://www.webmd.com/fibromyalgia/features/treating-fibromyalgia-pain-medication-options ^[3]

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Fibromyalgia: Creating a Treatment Plan More
Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago by Ellen Leeuw | permalink
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The best treatment for fibromyalgia may combine medication with lifestyle changes and alternative treatments. WebMD tells you how to get started creating the treatment plan that’s best for you.
Tags: fibromyalgia treatment, fibromyalgia symptoms, fibromyalgia pain, fibromyalgia fatigue, fibromyalgia medication, fibromyalgia diagnosis, alternative medicine, acupuncture, massage therapy, natural supplements

For further reading: http://www.webmd.com/fibromyalgia/fibromyalgia-pain-10/fibromyalgia-creating-treatment-plan ^[4]

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Pros and Cons of 10 Fibromyalgia Treatments More
Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago by Ralph Abbott | permalink
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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.
Tags: fibromyalgia, treatments, fibromyalgia medication, fibromyalgia treatment options, physical therapy for fibromyalgia patients, cymbalta for pain, lyrica for fibromyalgia, tai chi for fibromyalgia

For further reading: http://www.health.com/health/gallery/0,,20513962,00.html ^[5]

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Category: Fun | 9 years, 5 month(s) ago

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1. http://www.everydayhealth.com/fibromyalgia-pictures/8-drug-free-ways-to-treat-fibromyalgia-pain.aspx

2. http://www.webmd.com/fibromyalgia/guide/fibromyalgia-treatment-care

3. http://www.webmd.com/fibromyalgia/features/treating-fibromyalgia-pain-medication-options

4. http://www.webmd.com/fibromyalgia/fibromyalgia-pain-10/fibromyalgia-creating-treatment-plan

5. http://www.health.com/health/gallery/0,,20513962,00.html