Specific treatment for fibromyalgia will be determined by your doctor based on:
- Your age, overall health, and medical history
- Extent of the condition
- Your tolerance for specific medications, procedures, and therapies
- Expectation for the course of the condition
- Your opinion or preference
Although there's no cure for fibromyalgia, the disease can often be successfully managed with proper treatment, as fibromyalgia doesn't cause damage to tissues. Treatment may include:
- Anti-inflammatory medications (to relieve pain and improve sleep)
- Duloxetine (Cymbalta), pregabalin (Lyrica), and milnacipran (Savella), which are medications that are approved specifically for treating fibromyalgia
- Antidepressants
- Other painkillers
- Exercise and physical therapy (to stretch muscles and improve cardiovascular fitness)
- Relaxation techniques
- Heat treatments
- Occasional cold applications
- Massage
