No one answer: There are several meds that can help either as single therapy or in combination. Discuss options with a rheumatologist.
Answered 12/10/2013
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Old & New: ? "what med cocktail best" for fibromyalgia (FM). Start w. FDA approved meds & shift them if first not work well. Tramadol has helped some. Check Vitamin D. Opiates are discouraged due to dependency issues. Medicinal cannabis has helped many with pain and sleeping.
Answered 12/5/2014
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FM management: No single treatment is completely effective in controlling fibromyalgia and treatment is largely empirical. Once diagnosed with fibromyalgia, the management of FM involves four specific strategies: 1. Patient education. 2. Non-pharmacological management (acupuncture). 3) Pharmacological 4. Lifestyle habits change.
Answered 12/5/2014
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