Suggest Medication For Fibromyalgia

Posted on Tue, 10 Jan 2017

Question: I have not been diagnosed by a doctor, but I think I have fibromyalgia. Is there treatment for the pain without taking longterm pain med?

Answered by Dr. Sudhir Kumar (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Pregabalin is the best.

Detailed Answer:
Thank you for posting your query.

I am Dr Sudhir Kumar, Neurologist, and would try my best to help you.

I have noted your clinical details. Fibromyalgia is eminently treatable. The following medicines have proven efficacy in treating fibromyalgia:

1. Pregabalin,
2. Duloxetine,
3. Gabapentin.

In addition, balneotherapy (dipping the body in warm water, such as warm swimming pool for 15-20 minutes) also helps.

Physical therapy with IFT/ultrasound of the painful regions would also help.

I hope my answer helps. Please get back if you have any follow up queries or if you require any additional information.

Wishing you good health,

Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology) XXXXXXX Consultant Neurologist
Apollo Hospitals, XXXXXXX XXXXXXX
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