Relief & Treatment
Various treatment options and therapies for managing fibromyalgia symptoms. Articles cover medications, supplements, physical therapies and alternative approaches like acupuncture.
Acupuncture and Acupressure for Fibromyalgia Relief
Acupuncture and acupressure can help ease fibromyalgia symptoms by unblocking energy channels and restoring balance in the body.
Anti-Seizure Medication in Fibromyalgia Syndrome
Anti-seizure medications like Lyrica can reduce fibromyalgia pain by affecting how nerves communicate, though they come with side effects.
Aromatherapy for Fibromyalgia Relief
Aromatherapy uses essential oils to ease fibromyalgia pain through massage, inhalation and relaxation, helping improve circulation and joint flexibility.
Can Occupational Therapy Help?
Occupational therapy can help people with fibromyalgia manage pain, stay independent and learn practical ways to do everyday tasks more easily.
Choosing a Walking Aid
A walking stick, crutch or frame can help you stay active safely if fibromyalgia makes walking difficult or painful.
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy as an Aid
How cognitive behaviour therapy can help people with fibromyalgia and M.E manage depression and anxiety caused by their conditions.
Dopamine Agonists in Fibromyalgia Syndrome
Dopamine agonists may help fibromyalgia by affecting how your brain processes pain signals and manages restless leg symptoms.
Drugs in Development for Fibromyalgia Syndrome
Several fibromyalgia drugs are in development, including Savella, which showed promise in large trials and gained FDA approval in 2009.
Fibromyalgia and the Alexander Technique
How the Alexander Technique helps people with fibromyalgia manage pain through better posture and movement habits.
How Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Are Medicated
Fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome have no cure, but medications can help manage pain, sleep problems and other symptoms.
How Massage Therapy Can Help Fibromyalgia
Massage therapy can ease fibromyalgia pain and stiffness by loosening joints and boosting your body's natural pain-relieving chemicals.
Hydrotherapy and Its Applications for Fibromyalgia Sufferers
Water-based treatments can help ease fibromyalgia pain and muscle tension through heat therapy and targeted exercises.
Neurofeedback for Fibromyalgia
Neurofeedback uses brain monitoring technology to help retrain thought patterns and may reduce fibromyalgia symptoms through behavioural adaptation.
Reflexology and Fibromyalgia Relief
Some fibromyalgia sufferers find relief through reflexology by applying pressure to specific points on the feet and hands.
Seeing a Rheumatologist for Fibromyalgia Relief
A rheumatologist can help diagnose and treat fibromyalgia, but finding the right relief may require exploring different treatment options.
Using Biofeedback to Relieve Fibromyalgia
Biofeedback uses your body's natural responses to help manage fibromyalgia pain when you're willing to engage with the process.
Vitamins and Diet Supplements for Fibromyalgia Sufferers
People with fibromyalgia can manage symptoms by eating vitamin-rich foods and taking supplements to support muscle and joint health.