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Question: MY WIFE AS BEEN USING LYRICA FOR FYBERMAGELDA . EXPRESS SCRIPTS SAYS IT IS A OPIATE AND CAN CAUSE ADDICTION, CONSEQUENTALLY WE HAVE TO SEE OUR CAREPEOVIDER EVERY 3MO. SHE WAS SEEING HER DOCTOR ONCE A YEAR FOR HER BLLOOD WORKUP. SHE IS 78 YRS OLD, AND HALF THE TIME THE HER PRESCRIPTIONS ARE LATE. THANKS
Brief Answer:
Fibromyalgia treatment
Detailed Answer:
Hi xxxxxxxxxxxx, thanks for asking from HCM.
I can understand your concern. The Fibromyalgia is multiple points body pain without any inflammation. As she is on Pregabaline (Lyrica) only, she can also take other treatment to relieve pain like
: Aerobic exercise - You can consult physiotherapist to start exercise. It will help her to relieve fatigue, increase strength and relieve pain.
: Acupuncture - It can relieve pain without any side effects.
: Biofeedback -Using electronics to measure stress-related responses in the body, biofeedback helps some people control the stress response.
: Chiropractic treatment
: Antidepressants like Duloxetine - It is also an effective treatment to control pain
: Meditation - It will help in controlling her mind and she will be able to control her pain.
You can consult your doctor to start any of above mentioned treatment. It will reduce her pain and also the drug dose (Lyrica).
Hope it will help you. Thanks. Take care.
If any doubt, do let me know.
Fibromyalgia treatment
Detailed Answer:
Hi xxxxxxxxxxxx, thanks for asking from HCM.
I can understand your concern. The Fibromyalgia is multiple points body pain without any inflammation. As she is on Pregabaline (Lyrica) only, she can also take other treatment to relieve pain like
: Aerobic exercise - You can consult physiotherapist to start exercise. It will help her to relieve fatigue, increase strength and relieve pain.
: Acupuncture - It can relieve pain without any side effects.
: Biofeedback -Using electronics to measure stress-related responses in the body, biofeedback helps some people control the stress response.
: Chiropractic treatment
: Antidepressants like Duloxetine - It is also an effective treatment to control pain
: Meditation - It will help in controlling her mind and she will be able to control her pain.
You can consult your doctor to start any of above mentioned treatment. It will reduce her pain and also the drug dose (Lyrica).
Hope it will help you. Thanks. Take care.
If any doubt, do let me know.
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Dr. Arnab Banerjee
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