A member asked:

What can i do if my mother has fibromyalgia. how can i help her?

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Dr. Thomas Namey answered

Specializes in Rheumatology

Support!: Support means many things. Help her exercise. Stress the importance of rest and avoiding stress. Make sure she sees a doc who undertands her condition and uses drugs like cymbalta, lyrica, and savella (milnacipran).

Answered 6/3/2013

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Dr. Laurence Badgley answered

Specializes in General Practice

Activity management: Son wants to know how to help mother with fibromyalgia (FM). He should first arrange for regular aquatherapy. Next, optimum nutrition needs institution with view to weight loss if needed. Gentle yoga, massages, medicinal cannabis, and mindfulness therapies need managing. Over time the patient will spiral toward improved health and well being.

Answered 11/11/2014

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