can anything help people with fibromyalgia feel more energetic?

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Answer 1

Yes: Fibromyalgia is usually assoc w fatigue , sleep problems and pain. All 3 symptoms can cause a problem with your energy. The meds used to tx fibromyalgia such as cymbalta, savella (milnacipran) and Lyrica can often improve your energy level. Increasing your activity- exercise can also over time help you feel better. In some cases meds like provigil, nuvigal and some stimulants can help. Go see your dr

Answer 2

Yes: 40's female w. Fibromyalgia desires more energy ; needs thyroid function checked. Sleep can be improved with medicinal cannabis, but only under doctor supervision ; in state where legal. Aquatherapy would help to increase muscle tone and strength. Some doctors report benefits of ribose. Yerba mate tea is a consideration. Tea of hops can help sleep, ; hops product, vicoprin, reputed as analgesic.

Answer 3

Get Evaluated: Get evaluated, a complete history and physical exam, in addition tests will be ordered to rule out other causes for your symptoms.

Answer 4

Good question: To be certain, your doctors needs to test you for other "rheumatic diseases." these are conditions that mimic fibromyalgia but can be more serious and debilitating. Finally, if it is fibromyalgia, i recommend you see an md who specializes in the treatment of the condition. You will ultimately be more likely to improve.

Answer 5

Rheumatologist: ? How to know if fibromyalgia (FM) is correct diagnosis? Rheumatologists are expert at diagnosis of FM. FM is diagnosis of exclusion; laboratory & imaging studies are used to rule out other possible causes of symptoms being experienced. Diagnosis requires chronic widespread pain; including both upper & lower back regions. Depression, confused mentation, & restless sleep are common symptoms.

Answer 6

Talk With Them: There are many doctors who have a lot of experience in treating fibromyalgia. Some primary care have a special interest as well as some specialist, including rheumatologist, pain management, and physiatrist.

Answer 7

Second opinion: Fibromyalgia is a relatively common disorder so it is unlikely that your doctor does not know about it. You can always get a second opinion if you are not getting better. If you are getting better, then no need. Don't worry what the doctor really knows; the medical community knows very little about fms as it is.

Answer 8

Ask him or her: Your best bet is always to level with your physician. Ask dirctly and if you are not satisfied you can also ask would you recommend i see somebody else. We don't always have all the answers. There can be many options.

Answer 9

Fibromyalgia: Yes, the majority of cases of fibromyalgia can be turned around with the appropriate treatment program. This is not easy and not taught to the majority of our nation's doctors, but it is available. I treat these patients all the time and have a 85-90% success rate if they follow the protocols for fibromyalgia.

Answer 10

Not really: It is a chronic disease that most patients must find a way to live with. However, some patients find the symptoms go away after a while but i wouldn't count on it.

Answer 11

Yes: Fibromyalgia cure? Cause unknown, cure elusive & several consultants needed: Rheumatologist for diagnosis & FDA-approved meds. Osteopath for soft tissue diagnosis. Alternative Physician for neutriceuticals. Yoga (gentle) instructor. Aquatherapy (P.T.) instructor. Cannabis consultant & meds for pain, mood, & sleeping. Mindfulness Therapy coach. Licensed masseuse. Persons who pursued these improved.

Answer 12

Fibromyalgia: Fibromyalgia is a complex syndrome and is generally thought to not be 'curable'. I prefer to look for the root causes that lead to a person to have the symptoms of fibromyalgia, address these root causes as much as you can, and then yes, some people no longer carry the diagnosis. It is a perfect storm of a lot of things going wrong. Don't expect a 'magic bullet' 'cure'.

Answer 13

Fibromyalgia: Like most chronic pain syndromes, it is not at present curable but you can put it in remission. As a profession we have not done a great job of curing many things yet, we just control them and modify them. (Like high blood pressure and diabetes)

Answer 14

Fibromyalgia: Typically not curable, but controllable. Various modalities can help. www.thedocstu.com

Answer 15

No: As far as we know, no. In fact it is not felt to shorten lifespan at all. However it is a painful condition with a variety of manifestations. Its severity can range from mild where people lead completely normal lives to severe where people are significantly disabled.

Answer 16

No: Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition that can be challenging to treat, but it is not fatal.

Answer 17

Not directly: Not directly & organs continue balanced function. Major depression oft evolves &, combined w. severe pain, can potentially arouse suicidal ideations. Opiates officially discouraged for FM; based on authority of "hyperalgesia", an unproven theoretical concept. Pain control of FM patients oft problematic & ineffective. Suicide acts unfortunately unstudied.

Answer 18

No: Sle is an autoimmune disorder. Fibromyalgia is a clincal syndrome.

Answer 19

No: Sle does not cause fibromyalgia. However, they are both considered rheumatic diseases and can both occur in the same person.

Answer 20

Yes: Fibromyalgia is a multifactorial consequence of hormonal, immune system and nervous system dysfunction resulting from genetic predispositions and dietary and environmental insults. These factors impact your immune system and can lead to pain and inflammation. If affecting your joints-arthritis, if affecting your connective tissue and muscles - fibromyalgia.

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