9 Natural Remedies for Fibromyalgia Pain Everyone Should Know

Fibromyalgia usually occurs after a surgery, physical trauma, stress, or an infection, and it is a painful, debilitating, and stressful disorder, characterized by widespread pain, accompanied by mood swings, fatigue, and sleep memory.

Dr. Ginevra Liptan maintains:

“Fibromyalgia, a widely misunderstood illness, confuses and frustrates both patients and doctors alike. It’s estimated that 5 million Americans currently suffer from the disorder, and close to 90 percent of those diagnosed are women. Still, there remains a lot of confusion about what the illness really is and how it’s treated.

Research on fibromyalgia has lagged far behind other diseases, bogged down by controversy and a century of arguments about whether it’s a “real” illness. This changed in 2002 when a groundbreaking study showed abnormalities in how the brain processes pain in fibromyalgia. These brain-imaging studies gave the objective data to prove fibromyalgia was “real” and triggered a decade of intensive research resulting in three drugs approved by the FDA that dull pain signals.”

She adds:

“But those medications don’t treat the often more debilitating symptoms of fatigue and fuzzy thinking called “fibrofog.” To do that, doctors and patients have to be knowledgeable about different treatment options—especially holistic approaches such as making dietary changes to reduce inflammation or adding supplements to boost cellular energy production. “

Here are some of the most powerful natural ways in which you can soothe the inflammation and pain and control the symptoms of this disorder:

1. Magnesium

Magnesium can relax the muscles, improve mood, and relieve stress, so make sure you consume foods rich in it on a daily basis.

2. Vitamin D

This fat-soluble vitamin affects the function of the muscles and nerves, so its optimal levels in the body will help you regain the healthy function of the fibers and relieve pain.

3. Supplement With D-Ribose

This supplement provides high amounts of intracellular energy for the muscles, and thus relieves fatigue and prevents pain. 

4. Vegetables

A diet based on vegetables has been found to soothe pain in the case of fibromyalgia, as they are rich in minerals and vitamins that provide body energy, support health in various ways, and relieve the pain.

5. Enough Sleep

Sleep is especially important in the case of fibromyalgia, as it helps the body to recover and repair. Sufferers should aim for 9-10 hours of sleep every night, instead of the standard eight.

6. Acupuncture

Acupuncture boosts the blood flow and thus eases the transport of nutrients throughout the body. It reduces stress, improves sleep, and relieves pain, even better than many painkillers.

7. Bowen Therapy

This is a soft-tissue activation technique that works on the fascial layer on top of the muscles, which is often damaged in fibromyalgia sufferers and causes pain in the underlying muscle layer.

8. Avoid Sugar

Sugar activates inflammatory processes in the body which can cause pain, and the consumption of sugary foods leads to fogginess and fatigue. 

9. Avoid Allergens

You need to avoid foods you are allergic or sensitive to, as allergens can cause low-grade inflammatory immune reactions that lead to pain and discomfort.

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