FM Wherever I researched, I came up with two basic treatments. Our bodies' need a chance to repair tissue, produce antibodies, a chance to regulate various neurotransmitters, hormones, and the immune system chemicals. Researchers think that our lack of 'quality sleep', contributes to the pain. Deep level sleep is crucial for our bodies to function. Our bodies' need a chance to repair tissue, produce antibodies, a chance to regulate various neurotransmitters, hormones, and the immune system chemicals.
Researchers think that our lack of 'quality sleep', contributes to the pain.
Some doctors will try injections of lidocaine in pressure points, or refer you to physical therapy, acupuncture, acupressure, relaxation techniques, chiropractic care, and therapeutic massage, or touch. I have tried all of the above, with the exception of the injections. The only thing that relieved some pain was water therapy, but you cannot stay in a heated pool forever. Even the therapuetic touch hurts too much. As I mentioned in 'the welcome', I have also tried self-hypnosis and magnets.