Common Questions About Arthritis

Treating Fibromyalgia

Question: Does Tylenol help with symptoms of fibromyalgia?

Answer: While Tylenol might be helpful in relieving minor aches and pains, it does nothing for the chemistry of fibromyalgia.

Fibromyalgia has long been one of medicine's most troubling puzzles. The best way to treat it is to follow my four-point program of nutritional therapy, physical therapy, medication, and mental and spiritual pain control, as outlined in my book, The Pain Cure (Warner Books, 1999). Physical therapies are especially important, and although most fibromyalgia patients state that it is difficult to exercise, the research has shown that graded exercise--doing what you can without causing pain--is very effective.

However, by far the most important aspect of a fibromyalgia pain control program is the regular practice of my "Wake up to Wellness" routine. This means starting each day with some mild movement exercises, breath work, meditation, and prayer. In my book, I have included two mind/body exercises excellent for fibromyalgia--the first takes only three minutes, and the second takes only one. I would suggest you start with these.

I would also suggest that a patient with fibromyalgia consider taking DHEA replacement therapy as a 25 mg sustained release capsule every morning, which can be very good for mood and energy.

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