Question 1

can fibromyalgia symptoms ever improve?

Accepted Answer

Yes: They often improve with proper medication, diet, and exercise.

Question 2

do fibromyalgia symptoms differ by your age?

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No: You can persist. Menopause bring problemsfrom sleep and this can aggravate fibro. Persistence  depends on the individual 
it is made worse with poor sleep, poor control of stress and psychological issues and lack of exercise.   Look for control of these for  resolution.

Question 3

what are common fibromyalgia symptoms in adolescents?

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Same as adults: Fatigue, sleep disturbance and pain.

Question 4

are there any natural ways to treat fibromyalgia symptoms ?

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See details: Low impact aerobic exercise can help. Supplements and diets are worthless. Certain meds can be very helpful b.

Question 5

are my fibromyalgia symptoms all in my head like they said?

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No: "all in your head" implies anxiety or neurosis or psychosomatic symptoms. The widespread pain may have a neurologic basis such as imbalance in brain chemicals. However, it is not the same as anxiety or depression. The key is weight control, exercise, and if necessary, medications to control the symptoms of fibromyalgia.

Question 6

what are doctor-recommended strategies for helping fibromyalgia symptoms?

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See details: Aerobic activity can be very helpful. There are specific meds for fibromyalgia that can be very helpful (gabapentin, lyrica, savella, (milnacipran) cymbalta). Beware of doctors who try to tell you that fibromyalgia can be treated with supplements or that it is related to hyper extensible joints or increased elasticity of soft tissue.

Question 7

is cannabis useful for fibromyalgia symptoms ?

Accepted Answer

Medical marijuana: is more effective at treating symptoms of fibromyalgia than Cymbalta, Lyrica or Savella (milnacipran). Also CBT and alternative TCM are very helpful. Ask your rheumatologist for more information.

Question 8

what is the best therapy for reversing my fibromyalgia symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Integrative: A complete evaluation should be the first step to confirm the diagnosis.  A combination of diet, supplements, medications, stress reduction, and exercise.  In addition massage, physical therapy and acupuncture can help. The key is an individualized program to address your specific issues. You should get help from a doctor who has a lot of experience treating fibromyalgia.

Question 9

is it possible that all my fibromyalgia symptoms ( i have em all) could be linked to a simple physiological neck problem? explaination please.

Accepted Answer

No: That is not possible. Forget the theory that trauma to the spinal cord causes it.

Question 10

must i see a doctor about possible fibromyalgia symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Fibromyalgia impact: Because impact of fibromyalgia symptoms is the best measure of disease, dr. Robert bennett published the fibromyalgia impact questionnaire (fiqr) that makes it easy for patients to find out. There is "fibromyalgia" app that makes using and scoring fiqr easy.  Based on your fiqr score, you will know how your symptoms compare to other patients. Once you know, you can decide to get help.

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