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Anybody find relief from pain from fibromyalgia/polymyalgia other than pain killers?
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Meditation: Try relaxation techniques, meditation, deep breathing, visualization, massage, acupuncture and cognitive behavior therapy. All have shown to be helpful in reducing pain and fatigue.
Answered 9/24/2011
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Yes: Daily stretching, medications such as savella, (milnacipran) Lyrica and Cymbalta have the fda approval for this condition.
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