Fibromyalgia Health Center

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Medical Reference Related to Fibromyalgia

Lyrica for Fibromyalgia Treatment

WebMD looks at the use of Lyrica to treat fibromyalgia, including possible side effects.
Fibromyalgia Treatments

WebMD examines common treatments for fibromyalgia, including exercise, physical therapy, medication, relaxation, and stress reduction.
Fibromyalgia Medications

Learn from WebMD about fibromyalgia medications such as anticonvulsants, antidepressants, and analgesics, that help you manage your fibromyalgia symptoms.
Fibromyalgia Tender Points

Trigger points, or tender points, are used to diagnose fibromyalgia. People who have fibromyalgia experience abnormal sensitivity when light pressure is applied to at least 11 out of 18 specific areas on the body.
Fibromyalgia and Alternative Treatments

WebMD describes alternative treatments for fibromyalgia including acupuncture, homeopathy, massage, meditation, and chiropractic manipulation. Here's information about alternative medicines that may help you find relief from fibromyalgia symptoms.
Common Misdiagnoses of Fibromyalgia

The symptoms of fibromyalgia are similar to many other diseases. WebMD explains some of the problems of diagnosing fibromyalgia.
Fibromyalgia Causes

Do you wonder what causes fibromyalgia? WebMD examines the range of possibilities, including links to hereditary factors, illness, trauma, stress, overly sensitive pain receptors in the brain, chemical imbalances, and hormonal imbalances.
Herbs and Supplements for Fibromyalgia

WebMD provides information for people with fibromyalgia who are considering using herbs or supplements for their symptoms.
Fibromyalgia and Fatigue

WebMD looks at fatigue, one of the primary symptoms of fibromyalgia.
Fibromyalgia: Work and Disability

Can people with fibromyalgia work? WebMD looks at the ways employers can accomodate a fibromyalgia patient and how one goes about applying for disability if they can't work.