What are other alternative treatments for fibromyalgia?
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Posted on 20-08-2022 01:07 AM
Some people try complementary or alternative treatments such as aromatherapy, massage, etc.
There is little evidence that such treatments relieve the core
symptoms
of
Fibromyalgia
. However, some people find that certain treatments help them to relax, feel less stressed and feel better in themselves, which helps them to cope better with their condition.
Some people with fibromyalgia try complementary or alternative treatments, such as: acupuncture manipulation there's little scientific evidence that such treatments help in the long term. However, some people find that certain treatments help them to relax and feel less stressed, allowing them to cope with their condition better. Research into some complementary medicines, such as plant extracts, has found they're not effective in treating fibromyalgia. If you decide to use any complementary or herbal remedies, check with your gp first. Some remedies can react unpredictably with other medication, or make it less effective.
13. Cognitive behavior therapy (CBT)
The following are all differential diagnoses for fms. It is possible for several to be present concurrently. Moreover, it is important to determine the presence of all potential facets and diagnoses in order to successfully treat a patient with suspected fibromyalgia.
Case reports[ edit | edit source ]
fibromyalgia case study
a case-control study examining the role of physical trauma in the onset of fibromyalgia syndrome (full text here )
tailored cognitive-behavioral therapy for fibromyalgia: two case studies. (abstract here )
insular hypometabolism in a patient with fibromyalgia: a case study. (abstract here )
references[ edit | edit source ]
1. Goodman, catherine and fuller kendra.
Five reviews included up to 30 trials and at least 2031 participants. One high-quality review included 23 trials, comprising 2000 patients, although the quality of individual trials was reported as generally poor. 58 cognitive behavioural therapies (cbts) were effective in reducing pain (−0. 29; −0. 49 to −0. 17) and disability (−0. 30; −0. 51 to −0. 08) at the end of treatment compared with a variety of controls groups, and results were sustained long term. Behavioural therapy evaluation: weak for (100% agreement).
Cognitive-behavioral therapy and other forms of counseling, including relaxation therapy and biofeedback, have been shown to help people who have fibromyalgia. Counseling can help with the pain of fibromyalgia. It can also help with sleep problems and fatigue. And it may improve your mood.
Cognitive behavior therapy is a type of treatment that is focused on understanding how thoughts and behaviors affect pain and other symptoms, and may include stress reduction techniques, coping skills, meditation and mindfulness.