Are there natural treatments for fibromyalgia?

There are many natural treatments for fibromyalgia, including getting enough sleep, eating a healthy diet, minimizing stress, exercising, and counseling or therapy. Family medicine physician Jennifer Caudle, DO, discuss these treatment options.

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Remember that each treatment is different for each patient. And it's really about coming up with a plan that works for you. So here are some things that really

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might be helpful in treating your fibromyalgia. [MUSIC PLAYING]

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There are many treatments for fibromyalgia. And many of them are natural. As physicians, we often feel that one

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of the best ways to approach fibromyalgia is with a comprehensive treatment plan.

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And that often means that we employ more than one treatment option. Remember that each treatment is different for each patient.

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And it's really about coming up with a plan that works for you. So here are some things that really might be helpful in treating your fibromyalgia.

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First of all, make sure you're getting plenty of rest. Sleep is so important with this condition. Make sure that you're eating a healthy, balanced diet.

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That's important as well. And make sure, as well, that you minimize the stress in your life.

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There are other behaviors that can be very helpful, in addition, exercises that can be helpful, aerobic exercise,

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even water therapy. And don't forget things like yoga and Tai Chi. And finally, one of the other things

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that can be very helpful for patients is therapy. Whether it's counseling or cognitive behavioral therapy, there's a number of different things

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that could be great options for you in coming up with your comprehensive treatment plan. [MUSIC PLAYING] [HEART BEAT] [BEEPING]