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A member asked:

Have fibromyalgia 12 yrs; taking aleve (naproxen). need other options, not prescription meds. worried about side effects etc. pain intense.

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Dr. Paul Grin answered

Specializes in Pain Management

FM management: No single treatment is completely effective in controlling fibromyalgia and treatment is largely empirical. Once diagnosed with fibromyalgia, the management of FM involves four specific strategies: 1. Patient education. 2. Non-pharmacological management (acupuncture). 3) Pharmacological 4. Lifestyle habits change.

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Answered 11/24/2014

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