When you are struggling with the pain and fatigue of fibromyalgia, it is understandable that you may find yourself wishing that there was a magic cure to help you overcome your symptoms. While there is no quick and easy solution for fibromyalgia, there are treatments that can help you manage your pain. You may know about the various medications that your doctor might prescribe for this chronic pain condition. However, there are many other possible treatments that you can, and should, consider. Learn about some of the treatment options for fibromyalgia that you may not have thought of yet. Then, you can give them a try as soon as possible.
Acupuncture
Acupuncture is a pain treatment option that many people do not fully understand. It is a medical practice that has been around for thousands of years. It originated with Chinese medicine practices. Acupuncture relies on the theory that the body is made up of energies that flow from one area of the body to another continuously. However, these energies can get blocked or disrupted, causing health issues and problems including chronic pain.
In acupuncture, these health issues are treated by accessing specific energy points on the body. Small needles are used to access those pressure points, triggering energy to flow better and removing blockages. Acupuncture treatments are relaxing and stress-relieving to many people who undergo them. This effect alone can be beneficial when you are tense because of fibromyalgia pain. Some have found that acupuncture also relieves fatigue and pain. Try acupuncture a few times and see what kind of benefits it may have for you and your fibromyalgia symptoms.
Medical Marijuana Treatment
Another treatment option you may not have thought of for your fibromyalgia is medical marijuana. Medical marijuana treatment is still a relatively new option for chronic pain conditions and extensive studies on many of the medication's effects are yet to come. However, in limited studies, medical marijuana has been found to have positive effects on chronic pain conditions.
Medical marijuana works by blocking pain mechanisms in the body. This means that it blocks your body's ability to experience pain while the drug is in your system. It can also help with the mental health consequences of struggling with fibromyalgia. Many people with fibromyalgia develop depression and/or anxiety conditions in relation to their chronic pain. Medical marijuana has also been shown to be effective at treating those mental health conditions as well.
Now that you know a few of the treatment options for fibromyalgia that you may not have thought of yet, you can give them a try as soon as possible.
Share9 November 2018
One day I was playing a game of basketball with a friend, and the friend I was playing ball with tripped and took a hard fall to the ground. He hit his head hard, but he insisted he was okay and just wanted to go home and take a nap. I knew in my heart that he was not thinking clearly, and I didn't feel right letting him go home. I talked him into letting me take him to the hospital, and after some tests, it was determined he had a bad concussion. The doctors told me that if I had let him go home and sleep, things could have taken a turn for the worse. I created this blog to remind everyone to look out for each other after injuries. Not everyone thinks clearly after a head injury, and just being a good friend could save a life.