Depression or anxiety may occur as a result of the chronic pain and fatigue, or the frustration you feel with the condition. It is also possible that the same chemical imbalances in the brain that are responsible for fibromyalgia might also cause depression and anxiety. Although fibromyalgia causes symptoms that can be very uncomfortable, your muscles and organs are not being damaged. This condition is not life-threatening, but it is chronic, or ongoing. There is no cure, but you can do many things to help you feel better.
Several medicines can help relieve.
They also help the pain and other symptoms. When you begin taking these medicines, it is common to feel very groggy the following morning. Other possible side effects include dry eyes and mouth, nightmares, constipation and increased appetite. These side effects are worse when you first begin taking the medicine and improve with time. You will probably begin to notice the benefits of these medicines in about six to eight weeks.