Things You Should Know, to Help Your Fibromyalgia

You also know that what works for one person, doesn't always work for another. Here is some information that you might want to talk to your doctor about. To see what options might be right for you to try.

A *Well Balanced Diet* is very important for everyone, especially so for people with fibromyalgia. You will find if you watch what you eat; it will make a big difference in the way you feel. I found if I watch my dairy products, stay away from yeast and artificial sweeteners, I can manage my fibro pretty well.

Some people with fibromyalgia find if they eliminate wheat (gluten), dairy products, yeast or sugars from their diets, it makes a big difference in how their fibro flares up. The way to see, is to eliminate one thing for a week and see how you feel. Say dairy products. You can substitute with soy or rice products. The next week try something different such as yeast or sugar. See if there is a change at the end of the week and you will usually know if it is something that makes your fibro act up or not.

*Exercise* is one of the most beneficial things you can do for fibromyalgia. Usually it is also one of the hardest things to get started. You should discuss with your doctor what kind of routine would be best for you. Always start slow and work your way up, week by week.

You can start with a gentle stretch program or walking. Even if it means you can only walk to the corner or a minute or two on the treadmill. You can try yoga, swimming, water aerobics, strength training or bicycling. Just remember to start slowly.

There are different *Medications* you may want to try. Over the counter pain relievers such as Aspirin, Ibuprofen or Acetaminophen might help to take the edge off the pain. Your doctor may want to recommend different kinds of medicines you can try. Such as Ultram (Tramadol), Ultracet (a combination of Tramadol and Acetaminophen), Kadian or Oxycotin are all used for pain.

. Doctors also prescribe Guaifenesin with is an expectorant or different muscle relaxants to loosen the muscles.