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How Can Fibromyalgia Along With Severe Pain Behind The Head Be Treated?

I have fibromyalgia it starts with lighting bolts shooting down from my brain out thru the bottom of my feet and toes thru my whole body i take cymbalta for it but it does not help. have problems concentrating and with fatigue also severe head pain in the back of my head.
Mon, 29 Jan 2018
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Treating a Fibromyalgia patient is a challenge now a days. A syndromic approach is needed to treat this problem. Before confirming a case of fibromyalgia, we have to rule out other possibilities like SLE, rheumatoid arthritis, PMS, somatization disorders, hypothyroidism etc...


You may need physical activity, relaxation techniques and lead a healthy lifestyle.


Along with Duloxetine, Gabapentin or Pregabalin is also useful.

Acupuncture and occupational therapy may be useful. If symptoms persist, please consult your rheumatologist. He will examine and treat you accordingly.




Take care
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How Can Fibromyalgia Along With Severe Pain Behind The Head Be Treated?

Hello! Thank you for trusting HCM! Treating a Fibromyalgia patient is a challenge now a days. A syndromic approach is needed to treat this problem. Before confirming a case of fibromyalgia, we have to rule out other possibilities like SLE, rheumatoid arthritis, PMS, somatization disorders, hypothyroidism etc... You may need physical activity, relaxation techniques and lead a healthy lifestyle. Along with Duloxetine, Gabapentin or Pregabalin is also useful. Acupuncture and occupational therapy may be useful. If symptoms persist, please consult your rheumatologist. He will examine and treat you accordingly. Take care