In today’s article we are going to cover the current medical treatments for fibromyalgia.
In the last article we discussed some of the risk factors for fibromyalgia. If you have been diagnosed with the condition it is time to explore some of the treatment options currently available.
Medications will not eliminate all symptoms of fibromyalgia. Used properly, they will reduce symptoms and help people to live more comfortably. These medications are equivalent to taking an aspirin for a chronic headache. It may reduce the symptoms but the underlying cause will still be present.
Prozac is one medication that can help treat the painful effects of fibromyalgia. It works by moderating serotonin, a neurotransmitter, in the body. Since many people with fibromyalgia feel like they have no energy, Prozac can give an energy boost.
Cyclobenzaprine is a type of muscle relaxer. Since fibromyalgia affects muscle fibers it makes sense that this class of medication is used to combat the symptoms. Cycloflex and Flexeril are two types of medications containing cyclobenzaprine. They are responsible for blocking painful messages from reaching the brain. However, these drugs are not without their own risks. Side effects can include allergies, confusion, depression, vision problems, and seizures.
Duloxetine, just like other fibromyalgia medications, works on blocking serotonin. The side effects are not that severe, however, during the initial phase of treatment there have been instances of suicide, prompting the FDA to put an official warning on the drug.
The Natural Cure To Fibromyalgia ebook goes into greater detail about the medication that is available of Fibromyalgia sufferers, as well as exploring alternative options.
Thanks for reading, and I will be back with another installment soon - this time natural treatments.
In the last article we discussed some of the risk factors for fibromyalgia. If you have been diagnosed with the condition it is time to explore some of the treatment options currently available.
Medications will not eliminate all symptoms of fibromyalgia. Used properly, they will reduce symptoms and help people to live more comfortably. These medications are equivalent to taking an aspirin for a chronic headache. It may reduce the symptoms but the underlying cause will still be present.
Prozac is one medication that can help treat the painful effects of fibromyalgia. It works by moderating serotonin, a neurotransmitter, in the body. Since many people with fibromyalgia feel like they have no energy, Prozac can give an energy boost.
Cyclobenzaprine is a type of muscle relaxer. Since fibromyalgia affects muscle fibers it makes sense that this class of medication is used to combat the symptoms. Cycloflex and Flexeril are two types of medications containing cyclobenzaprine. They are responsible for blocking painful messages from reaching the brain. However, these drugs are not without their own risks. Side effects can include allergies, confusion, depression, vision problems, and seizures.
Duloxetine, just like other fibromyalgia medications, works on blocking serotonin. The side effects are not that severe, however, during the initial phase of treatment there have been instances of suicide, prompting the FDA to put an official warning on the drug.
The Natural Cure To Fibromyalgia ebook goes into greater detail about the medication that is available of Fibromyalgia sufferers, as well as exploring alternative options.
Thanks for reading, and I will be back with another installment soon - this time natural treatments.
