Fibromyalgia Treatment

Lifestyle Modifications

To reduce pain, improve sleep quality, and enhance overall well-being.

• Regular, low-impact exercise programs· Aerobic exercise· Stretching· Strength training
• Relaxation techniques· Meditation· Yoga· Deep breathing exercises
• Stress management strategies
• Improved sleep hygiene practices
• Balanced nutrition and dietary adjustments

Medicinal Treatment

To alleviate pain, improve sleep, and manage associated symptoms like fatigue and mood disturbances.

• Antidepressants· Tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs)· Serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs)
• Pain relievers· Over-the-counter analgesics· Tramadol
• Anti-seizure medications· Gabapentin· Pregabalin
• Talking therapies· Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)· Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Surgical Treatment

Not applicable as fibromyalgia is not treated with surgery.

• Fibromyalgia is not treated with surgery.
• Surgical interventions are not indicated for the management of fibromyalgia itself.
• Focus remains on non-surgical, multidisciplinary approaches.

Fibromyalgia is a chronic pain condition primarily managed through non-surgical approaches. Surgical intervention is not a treatment for fibromyalgia itself.

Ayurvedic Treatment

To balance doshas, reduce pain, improve sleep, and restore overall harmony and vitality.

• Vata-pacifying therapies and diet· Warm, nourishing foods· Herbal oils for massage
• Herbal remedies· Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera)· Guggul (Commiphora wightii)· Brahmi (Bacopa monnieri)
• Panchakarma treatments· Abhyanga (therapeutic oil massage)· Swedana (herbal steam therapy)· Basti (medicated enemas)
• Yoga and meditation for pain and stress management