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Is there a link between viral meningitis and fibromyalgia ? what. is the best treatment for fibromyalgia?

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No link yet: Someday there may be a link proven between certain infections as fibromyalgia triggers. Best rx is muti-disciplinary: certain types of exercise, cognitive behavioral therapy, and certain medications may relieve some symptoms of fibromyalgia such as cymbalta, savella, (milnacipran) and lyrica.

Answered 11/27/2017

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Unlikely: While fibromyalgia seemingly occasionally occurs after illness or trauma, maost studies have not established a link between the two events. Therapies that can benefit fm are Gabapentin (neurontin), lyrica, Cymbalta and savella (milnacipran).

Answered 6/25/2014

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