Massage, electrotherapy, acupuncture, spa treatments, chiropractors, physiotherapists, and osteopaths have brought patients relief. In addition, education and psychological and behavioral therapy such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) have helped patients with pain management.

Therapies for Fibromyalgia Symptoms

Exercise such as aerobic exercise and strength training at least a few times a week have proved to improve wellbeing and symptoms of fibromyalgia.


Exercise for Fibromyalgia Symptoms

Non-drug treatments can be both physical and psychological. The same treatments do not work for every individual with fibromyalgia.

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There is no "cure" for fibromyalgia but there are different treatments that help the different symptoms become more manageable. Some of the treatments include:

•	Physical therapy

•	Acupuncture 

•	Psychological therapies

•	Analgesics

•	Opioids

•	Antidepressants

•	Anticonvulsant drugs

•	A healthy lifestyle


Treatments for Fibromyalgia

Rahman, A., Underwood, M., & Carnes, D. (2014). Fibromyalgia. BMJ: British Medical Journal, 348. https://www.jstor.org/stable/26514070

Fibromyalgia (Rahman, et al., 2014)

Non-Drug Treatments

Drugs used for fibromyalgia symptoms may be beneficial but harmful at the same time due to adverse effects. There is limited research to specific drugs used for fibromyalgia, but opioids, antidepressants, and anticonvulsant drugs are prescribed to patients. Tramadol, an opioid has shown effectiveness in helping with fibromyalgia symptoms, but it is highly addictive. Many types of antidepressant drugs are used for fibromyalgia, but they often have side effects. The anticonvulsant, pregabalin has also been used for treatment.

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