The Search for a Fibromyalgia Cure

 

If you are suffering from fibromyalgia, it’s likely the hardest bit of news you had to hear was that there currently isn’t a fibromyalgia cure.  It’s pretty upsetting to learn that you aren’t going to be cured of the miserable and painful symptoms you are currently living with.  Your doctor and medical team, along with your help, will do their best to give you every opportunity to enjoy your life as symptom free as possible.  However you will have to do your part to feel better and live well.  Fortunately, the habits you need to thrive really aren’t that difficult to get under control.  Here is a list of things you can do now to help yourself out tomorrow.

• Follow a fibromyalgia diet
• Practice good basic healthy habits
• Listen to your doctor’s advice

The medical jury is still out when it comes to the scientifically correct diet for people with fibromyalgia to follow. However there is evidence that eating well in general is helpful in reducing the appearance of the fibromyalgia symptoms.  You may also wish to limit or eliminate caffeine, alcohol, and carbonation from your diet.  Some patients have also had success with avoiding fried foods, processed sugar and flour, and red meat.  It seems to help especially with the irritated bowels that are associated with fibromyalgia.

Along with eating well, it is recommended that you practice every other good health habit you can think of.  Avoiding prolonged exposure to the sun is suggested.  If you use tobacco products, now would be a good time to rethink that decision.  Your aching muscles and joints may not feel up to exercise, but your overall health will improve if you can find a way to move just a little.  Even if you have to start out slowing and only exercise for 10 minutes a day, it’s worth the effort in the long run.  Before you know it, you will sleep better and in less pain. 

While waiting on a fibromyalgia cure, you can do all kinds of things to make your life more pleasant.  Taking your fibromyalgia medications as prescribed by your doctor and following his or her other recommendations will go a long way in improving the quality of your days and nights.  The more you work towards your own health goals, and tell your doctor the truth about how your treatment is working the better off you will be.