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Suggest Cause And Remedy For Fibromyalgia Flare

I am having a fibromyalgia flare (I have lupus also) and have pain and tenderness at about the tenth rib, bilaterally. I am extremely fatigued and have GI upset from an anti-inflammatory med that I last took yesterday (skipped today). Not sure if any or re related. Thanks!
Wed, 20 Apr 2016
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Hello dear
Understand your concern
Exact cause of fibromygia flare is not known,
Following are the factors:
Genetic predisposition
Polygenetic factor
Sympathetic overactivity
Defect in dopamine and serotonin pathways in brain
Excessive stress and depression
Disturbance in sleep
Psychological disturbance

Yous should consult the psychiatric ofr better treatment
Advice for you are below:
Life style changes
Start exercise: Play mind games and walking and swimming
Acupuncture therapy
Regular yoga
Relaxation therapy: whole body massage and breathing technique in fresh air
Bath in salted water
Maintain weight according to normal BMI
Take healthy diet.
Green leafy vegetables, milk, meat, chicken that high in magnesium
Diet rich in omega three fatty acid: egg, salmon fish, flaxseed oil

Drug that help to reduce pain:
Tramadol, duloxentine, savella
Cognitive behavioral therapy
Avoid negative self talk and behavior
Be creative and learn new things
Spends more time with family and friends

Hope this may help you
Best regards'
Dr. Sagar

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Suggest Cause And Remedy For Fibromyalgia Flare

Hello dear Understand your concern Exact cause of fibromygia flare is not known, Following are the factors: Genetic predisposition Polygenetic factor Sympathetic overactivity Defect in dopamine and serotonin pathways in brain Excessive stress and depression Disturbance in sleep Psychological disturbance Yous should consult the psychiatric ofr better treatment Advice for you are below: Life style changes Start exercise: Play mind games and walking and swimming Acupuncture therapy Regular yoga Relaxation therapy: whole body massage and breathing technique in fresh air Bath in salted water Maintain weight according to normal BMI Take healthy diet. Green leafy vegetables, milk, meat, chicken that high in magnesium Diet rich in omega three fatty acid: egg, salmon fish, flaxseed oil Drug that help to reduce pain: Tramadol, duloxentine, savella Cognitive behavioral therapy Avoid negative self talk and behavior Be creative and learn new things Spends more time with family and friends Hope this may help you Best regards Dr. Sagar