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What Causes Chronic Pain And Stiffness When Diagnosed With Fibromyalgia And Osteoarthritis?
Question: I have been diagnosed with fibromyalgia and osteoarthritis of he lumbar spine in September of 2008. Daily, I have chronic pain and stiffness. Is there no other options for me?
Brief Answer:
There are other options also.
Detailed Answer:
Dear Sir,
Thank you for posting your query on HCM.
Well I would suggest you to talk to your treating consultant regarding starting of pain modulating drugs like Amitryptylline or fluoxetine . These drugs have wonderful response in such situations .And every fibromyalgia patient should receive it . Regarding osteoarthritis not much can be done but taking calcium and Vitamin D supplements may help .
Dr. Shruti
There are other options also.
Detailed Answer:
Dear Sir,
Thank you for posting your query on HCM.
Well I would suggest you to talk to your treating consultant regarding starting of pain modulating drugs like Amitryptylline or fluoxetine . These drugs have wonderful response in such situations .And every fibromyalgia patient should receive it . Regarding osteoarthritis not much can be done but taking calcium and Vitamin D supplements may help .
Dr. Shruti
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