Suggest Treatment For Pain Due To Fibromyalgia

Posted on Sat, 13 Sep 2014

Question: I have been in 2 major acr accidents. First I was diagnosed with whiplash, then fibro myalgia. After 2nd wreck mri revealeved missing bone in spine t 567 . Therefore I am nonsurgical. I did a lot of physical therapy I had a good Dr. I am now in a pain clinic that is not working out. the trigger pts. are okay but others I have had trouble with. I have chronic pain. I put in a pool. a whirlpool tub use a tens and have a steam shower I am losing hope.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Alokkalyani (5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
slow exercise

Detailed Answer:
Hi
I m dr Alok, pleased to answer your query today
Yes, fibromyalgia is a difficult disease. Although it is not causing any deformity or damage to any organ, but pain is very difficult to manage.
I advice you to start aerobic exercise slowly and in a graded manner to improve your stamina.
You can also start some medicine like TCA & milnacipran etc after discussing with your physician.
Also balanced diet, which include fibrous diet and low carbohydrates are beneficial
For pain, try narcotics pain killer after discussion with your doctor
Hope this will help
Take care

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