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How Can Rheumatoid Arthritis And Fibromyalgia Be Treated?

Hello, I am being treated for Rheumatoid arthritis and my doctor says I also have Fibromyalgia. I am experience such fatigue and pain and don t know what to do. I do take pain medication but that does help anymore. Also I cannot sleep more than and hour or two at a time without waking up. Its hard to turn with the pain. I just feel so exhausted and cannot concentrate.
Fri, 10 Aug 2018
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I have read through your question and here is my opinion.

You have mentioned that you are already taking treatment for Rheumatoid arthritis. Fibromyalgia cannot be cured but it can be kept under control by various combination therapies. You should consult a chiropractor who will help you to learn some stretching exercises. Also a few antidepressants like Fluoxitine and Amytriptilline work well in Fibromyalgia. But these are prescription drugs and you can discuss this with your attending physician. I hope that answers your question.

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How Can Rheumatoid Arthritis And Fibromyalgia Be Treated?

Hello and welcome to Ask a doctor service. I have read through your question and here is my opinion. You have mentioned that you are already taking treatment for Rheumatoid arthritis. Fibromyalgia cannot be cured but it can be kept under control by various combination therapies. You should consult a chiropractor who will help you to learn some stretching exercises. Also a few antidepressants like Fluoxitine and Amytriptilline work well in Fibromyalgia. But these are prescription drugs and you can discuss this with your attending physician. I hope that answers your question. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.