My mom has fibermyalgia, any home remedies or advice for her?!


Question: she has lived with fibermyalgia for over 6 years and takes somas and vicoden's and other pain killers to help her live with the disease, She hasn't been able to find a doctor who will help her TREAT the disease instead of masking the pain temporarily and she's finally being started on disability. Anybody know any home rememdies besides massages or any advice that's helpful? I feel so bad for her and I hate seeing her like this. Everyone (especially her boss) underestimates fibermyalgia and the pain she's in. =(


Answers: she has lived with fibermyalgia for over 6 years and takes somas and vicoden's and other pain killers to help her live with the disease, She hasn't been able to find a doctor who will help her TREAT the disease instead of masking the pain temporarily and she's finally being started on disability. Anybody know any home rememdies besides massages or any advice that's helpful? I feel so bad for her and I hate seeing her like this. Everyone (especially her boss) underestimates fibermyalgia and the pain she's in. =(

There is no treatment for fibromyalgia. Only the symptoms can be treated. A rheumatologist should be treating your mom- this type of doctor specializes in arthritis and arthritis-like conditions
Soma- for the muscle spasms
Vicodin- for the muscle pain
Very common medications used in Fibromyalgia.

Fibromyalgia is an arthritis-related condition that is characterized by generalized muscular pain and fatigue. The term "fibromyalgia" means pain in the muscles, ligaments and tendons. This condition is referred to as a "syndrome" because it's a set of signs and symptoms that occur together.

One problem in fibromyalgia is lack of restorative sleep. This lack of deep sleep causes the pain. Most fibro patients take various sleep medications to help.

Things to do at home-
Reduce stress. Develop a plan to avoid or limit overexertion and emotional stress. Allow yourself time each day to relax. That may mean learning how to say no without guilt. But try not to change your routine completely. People who quit work or drop all activity tend to do worse than those who remain active. Try stress management techniques, such as deep-breathing exercises or meditation.

Get enough sleep. Because fatigue is one of the main characteristics of fibromyalgia, getting sufficient sleep is essential. In addition to allotting enough time for sleep, practice good sleep habits, such as going to bed and getting up at the same time each day and limiting daytime napping.

Exercise regularly. At first, exercise may increase your pain. But doing it regularly often decreases symptoms. Appropriate exercises may include walking, swimming, biking and water aerobics. A physical therapist can help you develop a home exercise program. Stretching, good posture and relaxation exercises also are helpful.

Pace yourself. Keep your activity on an even level. If you do too much on your good days, you may have more bad days.
Maintain a healthy lifestyle. Eat healthy foods. Limit your caffeine intake. Do something that you find enjoyable and fulfilling every day.

Complementary and alternative therapies for pain and stress management aren't new. Some, such as meditation and yoga, have been practiced for thousands of years. But their use has become more popular in recent years, especially with people who have chronic illnesses, such as fibromyalgia.

Several of these treatments do appear to safely relieve stress and reduce pain, and some are gaining acceptance in mainstream medicine. But many practices remain unproved because they haven't been adequately studied. Some of the more common complementary and alternative treatments promoted for pain management include:

Acupuncture. Acupuncture is a Chinese medical system based on restoring normal balance of life forces by inserting very fine needles through the skin to various depths. According to Western theories of acupuncture, the needles cause changes in blood flow and levels of neurotransmitters in the brain and spinal cord. In a 2006 Mayo Clinic study, acupuncture significantly improved symptoms of fibromyalgia. Research on the benefits of acupressure



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