Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
By proceeding further you accept the Terms and Conditions
Being Type II Diabetic, Which OTC Medicines Are Good For Fibromyalgia And Swelling In Hands?
I suffer with fibromyalgia (it think I misspelled it). I have been on two different medications. The last one was gabapentin. Is there anything that I can take over the counter for this and also, I suffer with type II diabetes. My diabetes is well controlled A1C was 5.9 and has been for the past 10 years under 6.0. I have suffer swelling in both hands possibly from arthritis and my hands hurt very bad everyday. What can I take over the counter for both conditions? My sleep is interrupted with frequent urination and also, my hands are stiff and hurt all the time. My bones and every joint there is in the body hurts worse than a headache. Thanks
Sat, 25 Jan 2014
Hi im dr.hema physiotherapist.
Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition.
A team of doctors required to deal with your conditions . consult your GP start with physiotherapy modalities which improves your quality of life.
A good sleeping habit, regular basic exercises and stretches, meditation, yoga healps in Fibromyalgia.
Although pain and fatigue may make exercise and daily activities difficult, it is crucial to be as physically active as possible.
Regular exercise is one of the most effective treatments for fibromyalgia.
Exercise should begin with walking or other gentle exercise and build their endurance and intensity slowly.Making changes at work.
Regular daytime exercise can improve nighttime sleep. But avoid exercising within 3 hours of bedtime, which actually can be stimulating, keeping you awake.
For Good SleepKeep regular sleep habits.Try to get to bed at the same time and get up at the same time every day—even on weekends and vacation
.Avoid caffeine and alcohol in the late afternoon and evening. Even though it can make you feel sleepy, drinking alcohol around bedtime also can disturb sleep.
If possible avoid daytime naps. Sleeping in the afternoon can interfere with nighttime sleep. If you feel you cannot get by without a nap, set an alarm for 1 hour. When it goes off, get up and start moving.
Reserve your bed for sleeping. Watching the late news, reading a suspense novel, or working on your laptop in bed can stimulate you, making it hard to sleep.Keep your bedroom dark, quiet, and cool.
Avoid working right up to bedtime.
Do relaxing activities, such as listening to soft music or taking a warm bath, that get you ready to sleep. (A warm bath also may soothe)
Hot water fermentation with diclofinac gel on tender points, helps to reduce pain.
If still pain is more consult your dr for physiotherapy modalities like ift, ultrasound which gives great relief along with trigger point release,muscle relaxation technics.
Hope this helps you.
In doubt do reply.
Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition.
A team of doctors required to deal with your conditions . consult your GP start with physiotherapy modalities which improves your quality of life.
A good sleeping habit, regular basic exercises and stretches, meditation, yoga healps in Fibromyalgia.
Although pain and fatigue may make exercise and daily activities difficult, it is crucial to be as physically active as possible.
Regular exercise is one of the most effective treatments for fibromyalgia.
Exercise should begin with walking or other gentle exercise and build their endurance and intensity slowly.Making changes at work.
Regular daytime exercise can improve nighttime sleep. But avoid exercising within 3 hours of bedtime, which actually can be stimulating, keeping you awake.
For Good SleepKeep regular sleep habits.Try to get to bed at the same time and get up at the same time every day—even on weekends and vacation
.Avoid caffeine and alcohol in the late afternoon and evening. Even though it can make you feel sleepy, drinking alcohol around bedtime also can disturb sleep.
If possible avoid daytime naps. Sleeping in the afternoon can interfere with nighttime sleep. If you feel you cannot get by without a nap, set an alarm for 1 hour. When it goes off, get up and start moving.
Reserve your bed for sleeping. Watching the late news, reading a suspense novel, or working on your laptop in bed can stimulate you, making it hard to sleep.Keep your bedroom dark, quiet, and cool.
Avoid working right up to bedtime.
Do relaxing activities, such as listening to soft music or taking a warm bath, that get you ready to sleep. (A warm bath also may soothe)
Hot water fermentation with diclofinac gel on tender points, helps to reduce pain.
If still pain is more consult your dr for physiotherapy modalities like ift, ultrasound which gives great relief along with trigger point release,muscle relaxation technics.
Hope this helps you.
In doubt do reply.
I find this answer helpful
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
Related questions you may be interested in
Recent questions on Arthritis
Loading Online Doctors....