It is likely to find a Chronic Fatigue Syndrome treatment and a Fibromyalgia treatment. The most apparent difference between Chronic Fatigue and Fibromyalgi is the difference in pain level. As a rule Fibromyalgia sufferers experience chronic fatigue, but not all chronic fatigue sufferers experience full body pain.
Here is just a synopsis of the most familiar Fibromyalgia treatments available:
Fibromyalgia Medications:
An optional Fibromyalgia treatment is over the counter pain medications such as Tylenol, Aleve, Motrin or Advil may work briefly to take the edge off the pain ridden body. Sadly they are not as effective, especially since a Fibromyalgia sufferer feels more like they are bruised all over the body. Therefore, physicians often prescribe other medications such as antidepressants in combination with over the counter drugs. Part of your Fibromyalgia treatment plan might be to include antidepressants such as Cymbalta or Savella. Physicians may also prescribe anti-seizure drugs such as Neurontin or Lyrica.
Since I have myself suffered from Fibromyalgia for many years and now have been symptom free for over ten years, I strongly urge people not to overload their already irritated nervous system with a temporary band-aid such as medication. Especially since I was effectively able to heal myself from the inside out with alternative and natural methods. To read my full story or get my book visit my web site at www.inspirationtolive.com.
Fibromyalgia Self-Help:
Other Fibromyalgia treatment choices are to include pain treatment, which is what my physician prescribed a number of years ago. He said that learning how to manage pain was vital since this condition is never-ending and there are no cures. Personally I refused to believe that there are no cures for this situation, and I'm glad I did (because I was right). There is a treatment.
Part of your Fibromyalgia treatment plan might be to receive individual counseling. Talking to another person about the issues this condition brings can help, but only temporarily. In my book I discuss the importance to stop talking about this condition. The more you talk about it, the more you feed its essence. As an alternative talk about the good days ahead and what you're planning to do when you're totally healed and in better shape than ever.
Physical Therapy and soft massages might also become part of your Fibromyalgia treatment strategy. It is important that you stay away from the common massages such as deep tissue or Swedish massages. They are merely too harsh for your irritated nerves. Instead you may settle for and benefit from a lymphatic massage.
Lifestyle Adjustments:
An important process to include in your Fibromyalgia treatment strategy is to add a soft and satisfying exercise program. I cannot stress this enough. It was the last thing I had energy for, the last thing I wanted to do because every move was excruciating. Now in hindsight it was the single thing that catapulted me forward in the direction of healing Fibromyalgia once and for all. It's important that you are gentle with yourself and there is no need to get yourself onto a black, double diamond ski slope packed with moguls; it would only make matters worse. Gentle walking and light, light weight lifting to start can work miracles. The key is consistency.
And most importantly - your Fibromyalgia diet. I explain in my book what foods to avoid and what foods to add and I am giving out a few of them with you here. While your body is battling this condition it is critical to stay away from white sugars. White sugar is a natural inflammatory, which is the exact contrary of what your Fibromyalgia treatment plan needs to entail. Sugar regrettably can be found in many things: sodas, alcohol, ketchup, etc. You must temporarily give up all white sugars if you want total healing from Fibromyalgia. If you must use a sweetener in your tea you can try using alternate options such as blue agave nectar or stevia.
Another important food group to avoid is dairy. There are a few expections such as real butter. I grew up on a farm in the Swiss mountains and dairy, cheese, butter and cream were part of our daily menu. I couldn't have envisioned a day without one of them. For a Fibromyalgia sufferer, however, dairy is a natural clogger and acts almost like a glue within the nerves of your vessel.
There are many, many other steps you can add to your Fibromyalgia treatment plan. I speak about it in my book and on my website. And I will keep on posting articles here and on my blog. Join my e-newsletter and learn even more. I can promise you one thing - there is hope because there is a cure and the cure is inside you! I am living testimony.
Author Resource:
Chaszey is a keynote speaker and author of Inspiration to Live - a Spiritual Step-by-Step Action Guide to Healing Fibromyalgia. She has been Fibromyalgia free for over ten years and teaches new Fibromyalgia healing ways that encourage effortless health. Read her book and blog at www.inspirationtolive.com.
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