FIBROMYALGIA TREATMENT

Fibromyalgia Treatment

How is fibromyalgia treated?

Firstly, find the right health care providers to treat the disease. All doctors are not familiar with this disease, that’s why it is necessary to find a doctor for it. The following professionals can treat the fibromyalgia:

General internists

Various numbers of family physicians

Rheumatologists (special doctors, who are perfect in arthritis and other rheumatic diseases)

The aim of types of treatment is to improve sleep, reduce pain and other symptoms of fibromyalgia. The types of treatment depend on the causes, signs and symptoms of the disease. In some cases, patients may feel significant relief of signs and symptoms, and other report moderate improvement and no relief of symptoms of the disease. Approximately 5% of people with fibromyalgia experience symptom free. The treatment of fibromyalgia includes physical therapy, lifestyle changes, behavior modification and exercise.

Behavior Modification

Relaxation exercise, self-hypnosis and learning coping skills are involved in this treatment. People with fibromyalgia, may learn the methods of this treatment through counseling. It can help to reduce stress and enhance self-esteem. Psychological and physical components are involved in this treatment.

Exercise

Strength and aerobics exercise is used to reduce the depression, pain, sleep disturbances and tender-point counts. Endorphins, similar to hormone substances, are released during aerobic exercise. Endorphins are very helpful to produce the better feeling and relieve pain. This treatment includes lots of exercise such as riding a stationary bicycle, walking and swimming. The patient should consult the doctor before starting any types of exercise.

Education and emotional support

Education about the disease is very necessary for patients. Patients should always take care of them and improve their quality of life. In some cases, patients want emotional support. It is very necessary in case of severe health diseases such as fibromyalgia.

Physical therapy

Physical therapy depends on heat, massage, ultrasound, ice, electrical stimulation and whirlpool. This therapy is used to reduce the pain. An exercise program is also designed by physical therapists to improve fitness, posture and flexibility.

Lifestyle changes

Changes in lifestyle are also very effective to treat the disease. Patients should avoid or minimize the caffeine (it may increase the sleep disturbances). This treatment also include avoiding nonessential, establishing regular sleep routines, sticking to an exercise program, eating a healthy diet and performing tasks more efficiently. People, who are suffered from fibromyalgia, should learn relaxation techniques to control the signs and symptoms of the fibromyalgia.