Question 1

are there any good ways to keep fibromyalgia pain down?

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Stay active: Trying to stay active is the best treatment.  There are several medications that may help including cymbalta, savella, (milnacipran) and lyrica.

Question 2

taking gabapentin. three weeks in im experiencing numb tongue and face body twitching and jerking. worsening fibromyalgia pain in hands/feet. cause?

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Gabapentin: A  large number of neurologic side effects have been reported with gabapentin. Please contact your prescribing doctor as soon as you are able and follow his or her advice as to how to handle this situation. Best of luck to you.

Question 3

can foods help fibromyalgia pain?

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Fibromyalgia: Along with other treatments, eating well-balanced diet, limiting caffeine intake, and boosting your immune system with antioxidants, are recommended.

Question 4

what is good for fibromyalgia pain?

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Fibromyalgia: Lyrica (pregabalin) or Cymbalta

Question 5

how do i manage  fibromyalgia pain?

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See below: Without medications, options include regular exercise and this is a must. Try to get into a regular schedule on a daily basis which includes trying to go to bed at the same time each night and this will help regulate and improve your sleep cycle. Insomnia is common in fribro patients and be a major source of pain. Eat and drink healthy.

Question 6

what can one do to relieve fibromyalgia pain?

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Medicines: Choices include neurontin, lyrica, cymbalta, and savella (milnacipran).  Some pts do well with regular exercise, and stress management.  Inadequate sleep seems to make it worse, and is in fact part of the process.

Question 7

need expert advice. what helps with fibromyalgia pain?

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Here's a link: www.greentidings.org is a site that has helpful advice. Some doctors can find ways to help - many can't. Same w/ alternative approaches. Try anything you can - maybe you'll hit it for your case. Vit d is good, but always combine with healthy fat (oils) since it needs that to be absorbed. Other do's and don'ts are on the link.

Question 8

i was wondering what are some home remedies for fibromyalgia pain?

Accepted Answer

Learn self hypnosis: Self hypnosis is a helpful tool to know for pain management

Question 9

what do experts consider effective ways to relieve fibromyalgia pain?

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See details: Aerobic activity and stress reduction can help. There are several meds that are very effective in treating fibromyalgia.

Question 10

what are some inexpensive home remedies for fibromyalgia pain, what to do?

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New study found that: People suffering from the chronic pain of fibromyalgia might benefit from taking vitamin d supplements if they suffer from low levels of the vitamin, a new study from austria suggests. Get your doctor to check if your levels are low before doing anything. Consider learning to use self hypnosis for pain  relief as well.

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