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Fibromyalgia symptoms such as widespread pain, tenderness and fatigue can interfere a great deal with your life. Here’s a quick summary of what we
know about the effectiveness and safety of complementary health approaches for fibromyalgia:
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Tai chi, yoga, mindfulness meditation, and biofeedback may help with symptoms, but we don’t have enough good evidence
to know for sure.
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It’s unclear
whether acupuncture is helpful
for fibromyalgia pain.
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Mind and body approaches generally
have good safety records. However, some may need to be adapted to make them
safe and comfortable for people with fibromyalgia.
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Vitamin D supplements may reduce pain, but only if you’re lacking in
this vitamin. Some natural products studied for
fibromyalgia may have side effects or interact with medications.
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Preliminary
research on transcranial magnetic
stimulation (TMS) for fibromyalgia symptoms has had
promising results.
Headaches sometimes occur as a side effect. TMS and other procedures involving
magnets may not be safe for people who have metal implants or medical devices
such as pacemakers.
Learn
more about complementary approaches for fibromyalgia here: http://1.usa.gov/1WdkzYH
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