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Fibromyalgia specialists Dr. Boris Ratiner offers expert information regarding fibromyalgia including fibromyalgia symptoms, fibromyalgia diagnosis, and common fibromyalgia treatment.
Combination Treatments The specific tender points and generalized pain suffered by fibromyalgia patients are most likely the end-points of a disease process that starts in the brain. Therefore, treatments should involve not just dealing with the pain centers but must be a multi-faceted approach. An example is the following sequence: Patients may start initially with….What Are The General Guidelines For Treating Fibromyalgia?
Physical Therapy and Exercise Many studies have indicated that exercise is the most effective component in managing fibromyalgia, and patients must expect to undergo a long-term exercise program. Physical activity prevents muscle atrophy, increases a sense of well being, and, over time, reduces fatigue and pain itself. Some patients with fibromyalgia avoid exercise for fear….What Are Lifestyle Methods For Managing Fibromyalgia?
Establish Regular Sleep Routines Sleep is essential, particularly since pain is aggravated by disturbed sleep. Improvement is low in those who are unable to sleep consistently and at night. Swing shift work, for example, is extremely hard on fibromyalgia patients. [For tips on improving sleep, see Insomnia, Comprehensive Version and Leg Disorders (Restless Legs Syndrome….More Lifestyle Methods For Managing Fibromyalgia?
Because of the difficulties in treating fibromyalgia, many patients seek alternative treatments. Everyone should be wary of those who promise a cure or urge the purchase of expensive but useless and potentially dangerous treatments. Major analyses have indicated that mind-body therapies, such as biofeedback or hypnosis, are more effective than no treatment at all, but….Alternative Treatments For Managing Fibromyalgia?
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy Studies continue to show that when fibromyalgia patients increase their psychological capacity to deal with the specific conditions of their disorder and their lives, they are more apt to experience physical improvement. Cognitive-behavioral therapy is an effective method for enhancing patients’ belief in their own abilities and to develop methods for dealing with….What Are The Psychological Therapies Available For Fibromyalgia?