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Managing full-body pain with fibromyalgia can feel overwhelming, but there are several approaches — both natural and medication-based — that members have found helpful. Everyone's experience is different, so it may take some trial and error to find what works best.
Here are some options worth exploring with your doctor:
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Managing full-body pain with fibromyalgia can feel overwhelming, but there are several approaches — both natural and medication-based — that members have found helpful. Everyone's experience is different, so it may take some trial and error to find what works best.
Here are some options worth exploring with your doctor:
Natural/Lifestyle approaches:
- Gentle walking or physical therapy to rebuild strength
- Acupuncture
- Meditation and mindfulness
- Gluten-free diet (some members report improvement)
- Supplements (discuss with your doctor first)
- Cryotherapy (cold therapy — though note that some people with fibromyalgia find cold painful)
- Cognitive behavioral therapy or chronic pain counseling to help "retrain" how the brain processes pain
Medication options:
- Cymbalta (duloxetine) — one MyFibroTeam member noted it helped both pain and mood
- Prescription pain gels — another MyFibroTeam member shared these provided noticeable relief
It's worth noting that over-the-counter pain creams have shown limited evidence of effectiveness beyond a placebo effect, so prescription options may be more reliable if topical treatment is of interest.
Always loop in your doctor before starting anything new — especially supplements or new medications — to make sure it's safe for your specific situation.
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