affective treatments and medications for fibromyalgia

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Christy wrote:

> Except if I wake with muscle spasms I cannot do a thing and

> my fretting and anxiety can get the best of me so to combat

> that I listen to music while meditating

Hi Christy

I have found that Trazadone, a very mild anti-depressant

helps a person sleep through the night. Lack of sleep,

for any reason can increase fibromyalgia pain.

Many times a sleep study is helps diagnosis and

treat any sleep problems. I highly recommend one.

It is surprising how many people have some kind

of sleep disorder. In many cases low oxygen levels

during the night cause us to wake up for mere

seconds and we don't even know it.

My daughter uses a C-pap machine and has been

amazed how it has helped her. She only needs

a teeny little mask the covers her nose. Many

times masks that cover the mouth and nose can be

uncomfortable.

Trazadone, is very cheap and is on the $4 monthly

rate at Walmart. I'm believe it's on the pharmacy

program at most pharmacies and big box stores.

That certainly beats the hideous prices of Lyrica,

Savella, etc.

Ibuprofen, helps me also. I take Lyrica for nerve

damage, but find that it does not decrease the fibromyalgia

pain.

Gentle, exercises especially in warm water help too.

Many folks do very gentle stretching exercises first

thing in the morning before getting out of bed.

A nice memory foam mattress topper that is at least

2 " thick helps too. We have a generic 1 1/2 " one that

I wish was thicker.

There are other toppers that help too, you don't

need to buy an expensive mattress. If the topper

becomes stained, or worn out, it is easier to

to change it.

If you buy one, be sure it's from a store

that will refund any product, then you

won't be stuck with something you don't want.

Chanting is mentally, " don't think, don't think, "

while heading for a hot soak in the bath tub each morning

helped me begin the day, especially when I was working.

I hope this helps.

Kaylene