Many patients with fibromyalgia are under diagnosed and under treated. Lyrica is becoming very popular as a treatment option but a significant number of persons cannot tolerate the side effects like drowsiness, light headedness etc. What other treatment option are available?
In general, treatments for fibromyalgia include both medication and self-care. The emphasis is on minimizing symptoms and improving general health.
The website of the Mayo Clinic gives a structured view of the treatment options available: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/fibromyalgia/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20354785
Dr Babwah- There is one very serious consideration for patients with "fibromyalgia."
Tom Romano, MD former member of the American Rheumatology Association Committee to Establish the Diagnostics Criteria for Fibromyalgia, and I recently published an article, (attached) showing that of 38 patient ":diagnosed" with fibromyalgia, 37 of the 38 (97%) did not meet the diagnostic criteria. In those 37 incorrectly diagnosed patients, we found 133 other medical diagnoses, documented by objective medical tests, which had been missed by the referring physician. So I would entreat all physicians to familiarize themselves with the diagnostic criteria of fibromyalgia. Nelson Hendler, MD, MS former assistant professor neurosurgery Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, past president-American Academy of Pain Management
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