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Macywhoknits

2y ago

Looking for new fibromyalgia treatments

Hi! I've had fibromyalgia for a long time, and I was wondering what kinds of treatments have come along that I may have mìssed

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KateyBear

2y ago

After I started on Cymbalta for depression, my fibro flare-ups drastically declined and pain was less pronounced.
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Sheri232

2y ago

Try a good massage.
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OodlesOfNoodles

2y ago

I've tried that and it was just super painful 😭
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OodlesOfNoodles

2y ago

I was just diagnosed and I was told the most important thing for treatment is good sleep. I'm getting prescribed a muscle relaxer that also helps me sleep at night. Is that what you've been told as well? I was also recommended water therapy
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cardeg

2y ago

I have been on Flexeril 10mg at night for 27 years. For me it doesn't do anything for my muscles. It helps my brain go into a stage four sleep. Something you're lacking with fibro...
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DaisyLemon

2y ago

I was told that as well.
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DandelionFairy

2y ago

Have you tried trigger point injections?

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