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Suggest Treatment For Fibromyalgia

I have fibromyalgia. I have had it for 9 years and have not found any medications that work for me. Narcotics like oxycodone are the only relief I have. I know I am now physically dependent on them and I continually beat myself up over this. I only take them ad prescribed but find I have to keep increasing the dose. Is there help for me?
Fri, 17 Aug 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

For fibromyalgia,first line drugs are anti depressants like SSRI and TCA's.It may take upto 4-5 weeks for onset of action.As you can only feel pain without underlying inflammation,use pain killers very cautious because of side effects. Also take proper diet rich in vitamins and minerals.do regular exercise, sleep adequately which will help improve your symptoms.

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Suggest Treatment For Fibromyalgia

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. For fibromyalgia,first line drugs are anti depressants like SSRI and TCA s.It may take upto 4-5 weeks for onset of action.As you can only feel pain without underlying inflammation,use pain killers very cautious because of side effects. Also take proper diet rich in vitamins and minerals.do regular exercise, sleep adequately which will help improve your symptoms. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.