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I have fibromyalgia. ....i'm doing yoga for 6 months now....what else do you suggest?

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Many therapies: have been shown to be beneficial. Nonpharmacological therapies include patient education, exercise, and cognitive behavioral approaches (therapy). Medicationl therapies include tricyclics, gabapentinoids, and serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors. Patients often fare better when several different types of treatments are used together

Answered 2/12/2015

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Dr. Laurence Badgley answered

Specializes in General Practice

Exercise: 34 y fem w. fibromyalgia seeks cure; does yoga to improve muscle mass, tone & symmetry. High impact exercise hurtful; walking better. Soft tissue spasms: massage & gentle exercise in low ambient Gravity via Aquatherapy. Obesity begets sedentariness, weak/spastic muscles & ligament/joint injury. Nutrition; protein; Vit D; cannabis: mood, pain & sleep; biofeedback; tai chi & mindfulness therapies.

Answered 2/20/2015

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