Fibromyalgia is one of the common causes of long-term widespread body pain. Pain may be accompanied by other symptoms including
- Fatigue
- Nonrefreshing sleep
- Impaired concentration
- Memory issues
- Mood disturbances
- Increased sensitivity
- Numbness and tingling in hands and feet
Management
A pain clinic is an ideal place to manage fibromyalgia as it brings together the skills of a wide range of specialists working together as a team. This multi-disciplinary approach is essential to minimize the impact on the quality of life. A combination of drug and non-drug treatments can help manage the symptoms. I offer personalized pain management plans on lines of Pain Management Programme (PMP). I can help you
- Understand the condition
- By making a management plan and prescribing medications. When considering medications I take into account the latest evidence and individualize it keeping in mind your symptoms and other medical problems. The resulting pain reduction can enable active participation in physical therapies and rehabilitation.
- Implement necessary lifestyle modifications
- By involving other experts and coordinating your care with help from other specialists including
- Physiotherapist– they will advise you on posture, physical function, the pacing of activities. There is good evidence supporting aerobic exercises and graded exercise program in fibromyalgia management
- Psychologists- Cognitive behavioral therapy has been shown to improve function and decreased pain severity in fibromyalgia. Psychologists can help in reducing the impact of depression/ anxiety and in stress management by teaching relaxation, coping strategies
- Occupational therapist
- Nutritional specialist- dietary profiling and nutritional advice helping you eat a balanced diet and keep a healthy weight.
- Complementary and alternative therapies including Acupuncture, TENS, meditation, Ayurveda, and wellness
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