I have gotten letters from people I have not heard from in years. I have also taken control of my life again by choosing to risk. This information on Fibromyalgia describes the traditional use of herbs and supplements, and does so for educational purposes only. Natural Treatments for Fibromyalgia Fibromyalgia is a poorly understood chronic musculoskeletal syndrome associated with localized areas of deep muscle tenderness sometimes spread throughout the entire body. Typical medical therapy is with low dose anti-depressant drugs, along with aerobic excercise programs.
Drug therapy can be beneficial in some cases, but can also cause a number of side effects.
Limit intake of green peppers, tomatoes, white potatoes and eggplant. These foods contain solanine, which interferes with enzymes in the muscles and may cause pain and discomfort. Eliminate meats, dairy products and any other foods high in saturated fats as they raise cholestorol levels thus interfering with circulation. They also promote the inflammatory response and increase pain. There are certain types of fats that may, in higher than average intake amounts, act in the same way as standard anti-inflammatory drugs.