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Learn how to work with your doctor to get the best treatment and find out which fibromyalgia treatments work best, including those that target muscle pain and trigger points, help with sleep problems and depression, or help manage stress and anxiety.

Getting a Diagnosis
1. Finding the Right Doctor Learn what to look for and steps to take to help find the best fibromyalgia doctor for you.
2. Diagnosing Fibromyalgia Diagnosing fibromyalgia is often difficult -- and misdiagnoses are common. Learn the important steps you should go through to make sure you get an accurate diagnosis.
3. Common Misdiagnoses of Fibromyalgia When fibromyalgia is diagnosed and treated properly, most people have a significant reduction in symptoms and a much better quality of life.
Treating Fibromyalgia Symptoms
1. Drugs, Alternative Remedies, and Lifestyle Habits Get information on fibromyalgia treatments -- from medications to ease pain, fatigue, and sleep problems to physical therapy, relaxation modalities, and regular exercises.
2. Fibromyalgia Medications Fibromyalgia medications treat symptoms such as deep muscle pain, sleep problems, anxiety, and depression. Learn more to find out which medication might be right for you.
3. Is Cymbalta Right for You? Cymbalta can help people manage the unique symptoms of fibromyalgia. Is this medicine right for you?
4. Lyrica for Fibromyalgia: Benefits and Side Effects Doctors think Lyrica may help fibromyalgia by calming overly excited nerves that cause pain. Learn more to see if this treatment may help you.
5. Savella for Fibromyalgia Treatment Doctors aren't sure exactly how Savella helps fibromyalgia, but it's been shown to relieve pain and improve physical function. Learn more.
6. Fibromyalgia and Physical Therapy Physical therapy is often recommended to help ease fibromyalgia pain and teach self-management skills. Learn more about the different types of physical therapy for fibromyalgia.

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