Fibromyalgia
Overview
SymptomsandDiagnosis
Treatments
Treatment
The goal of treatment is to ease symptoms. Choices are:
Exercise
Exercise at least four times a week for 30 minutes each time. Strength training exercises and aerobic exercises like swimming are best.
Therapy
Therapy may help a person cope. Cognitive behavioral therapy is one method that teaches how thought patterns influence pain.
Medicine
These medicines may be given:
- Antidepressants to ease pain
- Pain relievers
- Anti-seizure medicine to ease pain and help with sleep problems
- Cannabinoids to help with sleep problems
This content is reviewed regularly and is updated when new and relevant evidence is made available. This information is neither intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider prior to starting any new treatment or with questions regarding a medical condition.
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a (FM; Fibromyalgia Syndrome; FMS)
RESOURCES
American College of Rheumatology http://www.rheumatology.org
American Fibromyalgia Syndrome Association http://www.afsafund.org
CANADIAN RESOURCES
Arthritis Society http://www.arthritis.ca
Fibromyalgia Information and Local Support http://fibromyalgia.ncf.ca
References
About fibromyalgia. National Fibromyalgia Association website. Available at: http://www.fmaware.org/about-fibromyalgia. Accessed October 31, 2019.
Fibromyalgia. American College of Rheumatology website. Available at: http://www.rheumatology.org/I-Am-A/Patient-Caregiver/Diseases-Conditions/Fibromyalgia. Updated March 2019. Accessed October 31, 2019.
Fibromyalgia. EBSCO DynaMed website. Available at: https://www.dynamed.com/condition/fibromyalgia . Updated September 20, 2019. Accessed October 31, 2019.
Fibromyalgia. National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases website. Available at: https://www.niams.nih.gov/health-topics/fibromyalgia. Updated July 2014. Accessed October 31, 2019.
Macfarlane GJ, Kronisch C, et al. EULAR revised recommendations for the management of fibromyalgia. Ann Rheum Dis. 2017 Feb;76(2):318-328 full-text, commentary can be found in Nat Rev Rheumatol 2016 Oct;12(10);568.