Natural Treatments for Fibromyalgia
Thursday, September 27, 2012
Natural Treatments for Fibromyalgia
Natural treatments for fibromyalgia
could easily be termed alternative treatments when compared to the established
medical care available today. To be very clear whenever I see natural
treatments/alternative treatments for fibromyalgia my immediate thoughts
include experimental, and or questionable.
The differences between natural and
alternative treatments for fibromyalgia are often blurred. In addition to being
one of many treatment choices available today, natural treatments can include a
myriad of choices including:
1) Chiropractic adjustments/care.
Chiropractors today are on the front line when it comes to natural treatment
options for fibromyalgia. Care often includes manual adjustment of the spine,
and supplements.
2) Supplements, herbs, vitamins, and
many special cocktail mixtures, including so-called enhanced
supplements are
made for treating fibromyalgia.
3) Out patient pain clinics which
often combine a mixture of natural treatments including fibromyalgia tailored
exercise, bio-feedback, talk therapy, psychologist, etc. Medical doctors are
also involved in care, and prescription medications often combined with
treatment.
4) Fibromyalgia specific treatment
centers. Wide range available in this category including centers that only use
natural supplements, herbs, diet, etc. Additional fibromyalgia centers
primarily use chiropractic care in treatment with supplements added depending
on the case/individual.
5) Naturopathic treatment for
fibromyalgia often includes various supplements, food and toxin testing, diet
modification, dentistry/removal of mercury laced fillings, etc.
The examples above are surprisingly
only a sample of the many natural/alternative treatments available to those
suffering from fibromyalgia today. Since fibromyalgia is recognized as a
complex disorder involving at the very least both the brain and the nervous
system it is no wonder the list of natural treatments continues to grow.
Extreme caution should be taken when
one is looking at potential natural/alternative treatments due to no known cure
for fibromyalgia. There are some who wish to take advantage of this fact while
offering so-called treatments they know are at best unable to help other than
possible placebo effect.
The available natural treatments for
fibromyalgia on-line are often overwhelming as it seems every week there are
several new treatments/cures mentioned when searching. When looking for
available natural/alternative treatments use common sense, critical thinking,
and watch for tricks used by some who are less than credible. Products/services
may include:
1)
Product claims to work for a number of illnesses, alert, alert.
2) Product/service claims do not
stand up after further research, or no doctor/manufacturer listed for product,
and no warranty offered.
3) Product and or services offered
along with so-called testimonials, and no ability to contact these individuals
who may have been paid for there services.
Additional natural/alternative
products and or services show up on-line daily in the form of videos/ads by
individuals or companies claiming to have expertise in treating fibromyalgia.
Common sense and the need to take your time in checking out each and every
claim thoroughly is paramount. Use of the Better Business Bureau and or local
agencies can be of tremendous value when looking into these types of claims.
Natural treatments for fibromyalgia
are common, and reports from prestigious research laboratories, universities,
and private clinical trials prove that at least some are working. Personally as
someone who has suffered with fibromyalgia for over 35 years I can report
substantial improvement in symptoms since beginning some of these treatments.
Recent changes for me include
dramatic change in eating habits, and use of the "Paleo Diet" for the
past four months. In addition through the use of 5-htp, melatonin, and other
supplements I have witnessed dramatic improvements in sleep disorder which often
accompanies fibromyalgia.
I would note that along with these
and other natural treatments I have been able to reduce the amount of pain
medication taken daily for the first time in 15 years! I've also lost over
thirty pounds and allergy symptoms are dramatically improved. Yes I still have
fibromyalgia, and pain every day, but improvements are a wonderful bonus.
While natural/alternative treatments
do help many of us who have searched for relief, one must still use extreme
caution when thinking about trying some of the many options available today.
Use of forums, blogs, support groups, networking, etc, are great tools
available when thinking about trying one of the many natural treatments
available today for treating fibromyalgia.
Most current reliable research points
to a combination approach for treating fibromyalgia. This is the treatment plan
my doctor and I have agreed upon, and for the first time in 35 plus years I can
honestly report substantial improvements in many daily symptoms. Personal
research and at least one reliable partner/doctor is the key to finding much
needed relief!
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