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Fibromyalgia Diet Questions

Asked for female, 41 years old from Kottayam
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Hello, I have been diagnosed with fibromyalgia (with the tender points test) but have not had a proper detailed understanding of it from the 2 doctors I consulted. I have been asked to take pregabalin sustained release 75 mg and methylcobalamin 1500 mcg for a month and then do myofascial release therapy. I am not keen to take the medications as I prefer to try the physiotherapy first and understand this better and then if nothing else helps and pain becomes very difficult, only then move into medications. To understand it better I joined an online support group and in the process came across other symptoms I seem to have experienced at different times over the last year, but not sure. These include: - out of nowhere migraines headaches (usually mine are triggered by strong smells, skipping breakfast or too much loud noise) - a slightly mild body temperature once in a while - sudden full body pain (like flu body pain) but no fever and no other discomfort for 2 days and it went away. - sitting down, kneeling, or sitting cross legged brings pain to the areas behind my knees. I am 41 years old woman and sometimes I feel like with all these dull aches and pains I am maybe 70-80. But do not want to talk about it cause its embarrassing that someone young as me has all these pains and aches and discomforts. I walk daily about 5-7 km as part of my daily exercise and I try to stay low carb or on keto as it helps manage the migraines and energy levels. I need to find a doctor who has a really deep understanding of fibromyalgia and help me understand it. Thank you.

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MBBS, Basic Life Support (B.L.S), Advanc...read more

General Physician•Delhi
I am sorry to hear about your concern but will be happy to assist you.
Symptoms resemble those of arthritis, but fibromyalgia affects the soft tissue, not the joints. The cause is unknown, but risk factors include traumatic injury, rheumatoid arthritis and other autoimmune disorders, such as lupus, and genetic factors.
Let's connect over a call so that we can discuss your concern in details and make a suitable treatment plan for you.
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Physiotherapist•Bangalore
Ask her to undergo advanced physiotherapy asap along with medication for diabetes and blood pressure
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Erasmus Mundus Master in Adapted Physica...read more

Physiotherapist•Chennai
Medications can help reduce the pain of fibromyalgia and improve sleep. Common choices include:
Pain relievers. Over-the-counter pain relievers such as acetaminophen (Tylenol, others), ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin IB, others) or naproxen sodium (Aleve, others) may be helpful. Your doctor might suggest a prescription pain reliever such as tramadol (Ultram). Narcotics are not advised, because they can lead to dependence and may even worsen the pain over time.
Antidepressants. Duloxetine (Cymba...more
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Ms - Ayurveda, Bachelor of Ayurveda, Med...read more

Ayurveda•Jammu
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It can be coreelated to Amavata in ayurveda. Which needs extensive treatment like Panchkarma. Through which it can be effectively cured.
Asked for male, 33 years old from Bangalore
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General Physician•Delhi
Fibromyalgia treatment includes

Reduce stress.
Exercise daily.
Maintsin a active lifestyle.
Analgesic, Nonsteroidal anti-Inflammatory drug, Nerve pain medication, and Muscle Relaxants may be required in some cases.
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Erasmus Mundus Master in Adapted Physica...read more

Physiotherapist•Chennai
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Joint Pains / Early morning pain
It is called as Rheumatic arthritis. If your pain is more in the distal joints, ie. In the upper limbs if the pain is present in the fingers/wrist and in the lower limbs it the pain is present in the toes/ ankle, then we shall definitely say it is Rheumatic arthritis. Wear elbow brace and wrist brace which will make her to feel warm and that will make the joints become firm. Hot water fermentation will help
Knee cap will also help to prevent the damaged c...more
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Hi, I want to ask that my mother was diagnosed with fibromyalgia 1 year ago she has chronic pain all over the body she can not sit for much time she can't walk much otherwise extreme pain starts in her body she can't go everywhere because of this reason she has to lay down to ease her pain even after lying down her pain does not completely go away even if she is lying in her bed whole day her whole body aches she can not lean very much she can not sit on floor because her muscles are strained all the time. It has become very difficult for her because she can't walk much she can not sit much only lying on in bed is a comfortable position for her. She has used many medicines prescribed by rheumatologist she have used anti stress medicines pain killers and other medicines for fibromyalgia but her condition is not improving. Please tell me about this.

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General Physician•Ghaziabad
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1.no alcohol
2. Reduce body wt if over wt 3. No smoking/ tobacco 4. Diet - no ghee/ butter, have mix of vegetable oils - mustard, til, ground nut, olive oil, have more green vegetables and fruits, have whole grain atta, no fried. Fast. Spicy / processed/ junk food. No sugar, potato, rice
5. 30 mts walk daily 6. Deep breathing exercise for 10 mts daily
7. 6-8 hrs of sleep at night
8. Expose your body to sun for 15-20 mts daily after some oil massage to get vit d.
9. Take more ...more
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Erasmus Mundus Master in Adapted Physica...read more

Physiotherapist•Chennai
Fibromyalgia is a disorder characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain accompanied by fatigue, sleep, memory and mood issues. Researchers believe that fibromyalgia amplifies painful sensations by affecting the way your brain processes pain signals.
Symptoms sometimes begin after a physical trauma, surgery, infection or significant psychological stress. In other cases, symptoms gradually accumulate over time with no single triggering event.
Many people who have fibromyalgia also have...more
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C.S.C, D.C.H, M.B.B.S

General Physician•Alappuzha
You have to treat fibromyalgia when it relapses and it is not going fully Fibromyalgia is often accompanied by fatigue and altered sleep, memory and mood.
Widespread muscle pain and tenderness are the most common symptoms.
Medication, talk therapy and stress reduction may help in controlling the symptoms.
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