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Knightdale, NC

Hello: I would like to know if any of you are taking another approach besides medications? I have heard horrific things about the medications used to treat Fibromyalgia and choose not to take the risk. Please let me know if anyone has any success with any alternatives.

Thank you,

Robbin

September 22, 2016
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Members shared a variety of non-medication approaches to managing fibromyalgia, with exercise emerging as the most strongly recommended... Read more

Members shared a variety of non-medication approaches to managing fibromyalgia, with exercise emerging as the most strongly recommended strategy, especially daily walking, which several members found significantly reduced pain and increased energy on good days. Many members also highlighted the importance of supplements like vitamin D, magnesium, and malic acid, with some suggesting resources like ProHealth and natural health practitioners found on YouTube. Additional strategies mentioned included salt bath spas, acupuncture, and staying as active as possible even on difficult days, with the recurring message that movement and natural remedies can provide real relief alongside or instead of prescription medications.

A MyFibroTeam Member

I work in pharmacy and I'm a firm believer in medication, but honestly, in my experience (and in the opinion of my rheumatologist), exercise is the most important thing. It doesn't have to be real, structured exercise, it doesn't need to be in a gym, just try to move every day. I was doing really well at exercising every day -- usually it was just making sure I walked a certain number of steps -- and I found that everything was so much easier. My bad pain days were so much easier when I was more active.

September 22, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

Malic acid and magnesium supplements
Vitamin D...a must have.....

Go to Prohealth.com type in fibromyalgia...

September 22, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

I totally agree. ////Even if you don't feel like it, you should try and go for a walk. I feel more energised on some days after a walk, and sometimes I feel crap after a walk, but at least I gave it a go, because on the days it helps, it REALLY helps...

September 23, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

Hi, I have not gone yet, but have heard that Salt bath Spas are great for us, and acupuncture! I could not use Lyrica, Gambapenten, ... bearing the Cymbalta/generic. for now...

September 26, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

All I can say is that for me, the Lyrica has been my Best Friend.. Thanks

September 23, 2016