Sunday, February 24, 2013

Guest Post: Natural Pain Control for Fibromyalgia

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Fibromyalgia is an increasingly common disease that causes unexplainable and
nearly unbearable pain in various places on the body. This pain can range from a
slight tingling sensation to a more severe stabbing or aching feeling.


Although some people can be diagnosed as young as the early teens, most patients are not discovered to have this disease until somewhere between twenty to fifty years of age. The sufferers of this disease are often left dealing with many other symptoms as a result. Some of these include depression, nausea and vomiting, anxiety, fatigue, and lack of energy.

The Real Disease Debate
Though the pain and other symptoms that these individuals put up with daily are most definitely real, there are many doctors who do not consider this condition to be a real disease. The reason for this is because Fibromyalgia does not have a specific known cause or cure. It can come about randomly or sometimes as the result of a traumatic accident or serious infection. However, the exact reasons for it are completely unknown. This makes the diagnosis of this particular disease very difficult and a bit of a shot in the dark.

To some physicians, it seems that people are simply given the diagnosis of Fibromyalgia when nothing else really fits their symptoms. In this kind of situation, doctors will often justify this diagnosis based on pure speculation, because there are not currently any solid tests that can be done to make any real determinations.

Treatment Options
Upon diagnosis, there are many different options for pain management that a doctor will present to his patients. Most often, he will prescribe them some kind of pain medication. Depending on the severity of the case, this medicine might be something as light as Ibuprofen or Tylenol or a much more intense treatment like Vicodin or Percocet. However, most doctors try to steer clear of the heavier drugs as they can create more problems than they fix.

Along with the medication, some physicians will suggest plenty of rest and a healthy, active lifestyle. Unfortunately though, there is no guarantee that even with these helpful tools the pain will ever subside or get any better. This presents a problem to many sufferers; they do not want to take a bunch of medication when they do not even know if it will help at all. A lot of people are very conscious about what they put into their bodies and many will refuse to use medicine of any kind. So, where does this leave them? Is there anything they can do to ease the pain naturally?

Natural Remedies

Fortunately, the answer is yes. However, like any other treatment for Fibromyalgia, there is no guarantee of success. For those people who do not want to take any medicine, there are a few natural remedies they can try. For example, it is said that eating well is one way to help the pain.

Making sure one gets the optimum level of fatty acids in his or her diet is a must. Fatty acids help keep the body in check and are also a natural anti-inflammatory. Along with these, it is suggested that sufferers try some sort of herbal remedy. Many different herbs such as turmeric, ginseng, and even ginger have been reported to help ease pain when taken in the right amounts.

If diet modification does not help, some people might prefer to soak in a nice hot bath. Taking a bath in Epsom salt has also been shown to decrease pain in the joints and muscles. Still others swear by yoga as the best natural way to get rid of the pain. These individuals claim that the breathing and posture promoted by yoga exercises make it much easier to feel better when suffering from Fibromyalgia.

Conclusion
When people refuse medication to help treat their pain, natural remedies are often the best way to go. Dealing with the symptoms of this disease can be extremely difficult; however, there are plenty of resources to guide the way to the best relief for each individual, and there is always hope for Fibromyalgia sufferers.

Valerie Johnston is a health and fitness writer located in East Texas. With ambitions of one day running a marathon, writing for Healthline.com ensures she keeps up-to-date on all of the latest health and fitness news.

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