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How Can Fibromyalgia Be Treated?

I was dx with Fibromyalgia when I was in about 30 and I am now 71. I am unable to take any of the current meds for this condition because of allergy reactions. What I would like to know is this; my ability to walk without a walker is impossible and just wanted to know if I am going to end up in a wheelchair.
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

As fibromyalgia is a condition where there is inflammation of the fibres of the muscles. A single muscle contains numerous muscle fibers and this muscle fibers act together to produce muscle contraction leading to movement of the muscle.
As most cases in my clinical practice respond well to a combination of physical therapy , meditation and breathing exercises.
Physical therapy includes - therapeutic ultrasound therapy, TENS therapy and exercises.
Meditation - helps to reduce the anxiety and depression.
Breathing exercises - this helps to improve the blood carrying oxygen cells and reduce the metabolic waste formed.

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How Can Fibromyalgia Be Treated?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. As fibromyalgia is a condition where there is inflammation of the fibres of the muscles. A single muscle contains numerous muscle fibers and this muscle fibers act together to produce muscle contraction leading to movement of the muscle. As most cases in my clinical practice respond well to a combination of physical therapy , meditation and breathing exercises. Physical therapy includes - therapeutic ultrasound therapy, TENS therapy and exercises. Meditation - helps to reduce the anxiety and depression. Breathing exercises - this helps to improve the blood carrying oxygen cells and reduce the metabolic waste formed. I hope this answer helps you. Wish you good health.