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How Can Severe Fatigue While Suffering From Fibromyalgia Be Treated?

I am 39 and suffer from fibromyalgia and have some knee and feet issues. So not very active. I try and eat healthy n push my self to physically keep active as much as is possible for me (swim once a week as well) but recently I’m always tired and my bp is always above 155/103. I hv been on vit d and painkillers for a number of years now and had gestational diabetes.
Mon, 16 Jul 2018
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Hello dear,welcome to Ask a doctor service.
I reviewed your query and here is my advice.
Duloxetine (Cymbalta) and milnacipran (Savella) may help ease the pain and fatigue associated with fibromyalgia.
Also you can meet
* A physical therapist can teach you exercises that will improve your strength, flexibility and stamina. Water-based exercises might be particularly helpful.
* An occupational therapist can help you make adjustments to your work area or the way you perform certain tasks that will cause less stress on your body.

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How Can Severe Fatigue While Suffering From Fibromyalgia Be Treated?

Hello dear,welcome to Ask a doctor service. I reviewed your query and here is my advice. Duloxetine (Cymbalta) and milnacipran (Savella) may help ease the pain and fatigue associated with fibromyalgia. Also you can meet * A physical therapist can teach you exercises that will improve your strength, flexibility and stamina. Water-based exercises might be particularly helpful. * An occupational therapist can help you make adjustments to your work area or the way you perform certain tasks that will cause less stress on your body. Hope I have answered the question. Let me know if I can assist you further.