- 1. Remedy for fibromyalgia
- 2. Physical therapy treatment
- 3. Alternative and natural treatment options
The treatment for fibromyalgia can be done with medication or naturally with alternative therapies, such as aromatherapy, psychotherapy or acupuncture, for example. In addition, physical therapy through exercise and massage is also important to help relieve pain and prevent further attacks.
Fibromyalgia is a painful syndrome, of unknown cause, that causes pain throughout the body and that affects mainly women between 35 and 50 years of age.
1. Remedy for fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia drugs should always be guided by a rheumatologist, neurologist or psychiatrist, which may include:
- Analgesic remedies, such as Paracetamol, Codeine or Tramadol to relieve pain throughout the body, characteristic of this disease; Muscle relaxants, such as Coltrax, for example, to decrease the stiffness of muscles that become stiff; Antidepressants, such as Amitriptyline, Fluoxetine or Duloxetine to help treat depression; Sleep inducers, such as Zolpidem or Midazolam, for example, to help treat sleep disorders that are common in fibromyalgia; Anxiety remedies, such as Diazepam or Lorazepam to help treat anxiety; Anti-convulsants, such as Gabapentin, for example, as they can help to improve the pain associated with fibromyalgia.
Fibromyalgia has no cure, so drug treatment only helps to reduce the pain and other symptoms of fibromyalgia.
2. Physical therapy treatment
Treatment with physiotherapy for fibromyalgia can be done through electrotherapy with laser and ultrasound or just with massage and stretching exercises to relieve pain, improve blood circulation and sleep quality, reducing tiredness.
See how physiotherapy can help treat fibromyalgia at: Physiotherapy treatment for fibromyalgia.
The regular practice of exercises, such as swimming, Yoga or pilates can also be an asset in the treatment of fibromyalgia, and these activities can be guided by a physical therapist.
Also check out exercises you can do at home:
3. Alternative and natural treatment options
Alternative treatment for fibromyalgia can be done with hydrotherapy, osteopathy, psychotherapy, acupuncture, or relaxation techniques, for example. These alternative therapies help to relieve the pain of fibromyalgia and reduce some symptoms such as tiredness and sleep disorders.
In addition, there are also therapeutic or relaxation massages, as well as aromatherapy with essential oils, for example. Find out more about the different natural treatment options for fibromyalgia.
