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Do heating pads work well for fibromyalgia?

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Yes: Heat can help ease the pain of sore muscles.

Answered 9/9/2011

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Dr. Ron Jones answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

In some people: There are many palliative measures. If it feels good, do it. Within reason of course.

Answered 3/26/2013

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Dr. Laurence Badgley answered

Specializes in General Practice

Probably: ? heating pad help for fibromyalgia (FM) pain. Painful muscle spasms occur with FM and heat application would likely help. Some sufferers apply cannabis lotion after the heat & then massage these spastic muscle regions; they have reported benefits. The topical cannabis would not cause any significant blood levels or a "high" feeling.

Answered 12/4/2014

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