General Fibromyalgia Treatment
Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition characterized by chronic pain in the muscles, painful tender points in joints, tendons, and other soft tissues. Fibromyalgia has also been linked to fatigue, morning stiffness, sleep problems, headaches, numbness in hands and feet, depression, and anxiety.
Fibromyalgia syndrome affects the muscles and soft tissue. It can develop on its own or along with other musculoskeletal conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis or lupus.
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I injured me knee in a car accident. My knees hit the dash even though I was wearing a seat belt and the car had airbogs. The medication I am on helps with the pain some, but the steroid helops the most, but only for a couple months at a time. I will most likely be in pain..
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| Name | Average Result | Healed | Helped a Lot |
Helped a Little |
No Change | Made Worse | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Treatments (average) |
2.8
(32) |
5 | 14 | 13 | |||
| Weight Loss |
3.5
|
1 | 1 | ||||
| Diet Management |
2.5
|
1 | 1 | ||||
| Vicodin Medication |
3.5
|
1 | 1 | ||||
| Cortisone Injection |
3.5
|
1 | 1 | ||||
| Neurontin - Gabapentin |
3.0
|
1 | 1 | 1 | |||
| Celexa - Citalopram |
2.8
|
1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Anti-inflammatory Medication (NSAID) |
2.5
|
2 | 2 | ||||
| Walking |
2.5
|
2 | 2 | ||||
| Stretching Treatment |
2.7
|
2 | 1 | ||||
| Heat Therapy |
2.5
|
1 | 1 | ||||
| Rest |
2.3
|
1 | 2 | ||||
| Massage Therapy |
2.0
|
1 |
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