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Suggest Treatment For Fibromyalgia

I have been told I have fibromyalgia. I have been taking Lyrica for about two years. No blood test have ever been done. I saw a new rheumatologist recently but he only deals with arthritis. Who do I find to tell whether I surely have fibro or not. I do have osteoarthris and have had hip, knee and thumb joint replaced. But I need to know how to find a fibro doctor.
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Hello dear
Understand your concern
You should consult the experienced psychiatric or neurologist for fibromyalgia.

Exact cause of fibromyalgia flare is not known,
Following are the factors:
Genetic predisposition, Polygenic factor, Sympathetic overactivity, Psychological disturbance, defect in dopamine and serotonin pathways in brain, excessive stress and depression, Disturbance in sleep

Doctor will give following advises:
Life style changes
Start exercise: Play mind games and walking and swimming
Acupuncture therapy, Regular yoga
Relaxation therapy: whole body massage and breathing technique in fresh air, bath in salted water
Maintain weight according to normal BMI
Take healthy diet.
Green leafy vegetables, milk, meat, chicken that high in magnesium
Diet rich in omega three fatty acid: egg, salmon fish, flaxseed oil

Drug that help to reduce pain:
Tramadol, duloxentine, savella
Cognitive behavioral therapy
Avoid negative self talk and behavior
Be creative and learn new things
Spends more time with family and friends

Hope this may help you
Best regards
Dr. Sagar
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Suggest Treatment For Fibromyalgia

Hello dear Understand your concern You should consult the experienced psychiatric or neurologist for fibromyalgia. Exact cause of fibromyalgia flare is not known, Following are the factors: Genetic predisposition, Polygenic factor, Sympathetic overactivity, Psychological disturbance, defect in dopamine and serotonin pathways in brain, excessive stress and depression, Disturbance in sleep Doctor will give following advises: Life style changes Start exercise: Play mind games and walking and swimming Acupuncture therapy, Regular yoga Relaxation therapy: whole body massage and breathing technique in fresh air, bath in salted water Maintain weight according to normal BMI Take healthy diet. Green leafy vegetables, milk, meat, chicken that high in magnesium Diet rich in omega three fatty acid: egg, salmon fish, flaxseed oil Drug that help to reduce pain: Tramadol, duloxentine, savella Cognitive behavioral therapy Avoid negative self talk and behavior Be creative and learn new things Spends more time with family and friends Hope this may help you Best regards Dr. Sagar