Although Fibromyalgia is a very common arthritis-related illness it is often misunderstood and often goes without being properly diagnosed. It has a plethora of symptoms which can also be indicative of other illnesses which may be why it often goes untreated. Basically it manifests in muscle and joint pain, but can also cause fatigue, depression and social isolation as well. The impact Fibromyalgia has on our lives crosses the barriers of our physical and psychological well-being.
Symptoms that need to be dealt with on a daily basis are widespread pain, decreased threshold for pain, tender areas, depression and incapacitating fatigue. While there are prescription medications that can symptomatically treat the pain, there are also herbal nutraceuticals that are just as effective. In fact, many people are more comfortable taking natural remedies because there is less potential for negative or adverse side effects that are all too common with chemical pharmaceuticals.
Some herbal remedies are used widely and even recognized by the National Center For Complementary and Alternative Medicine which was formed by the United States Congress. The first treatment that is highly effective is 5-HTP which treats burning pain that manifests in flu-like symptoms. Melatonin is a natural hormone that helps with sleep and fatigue. Then there is St. John’s Wort that is used to treat depression naturally and it has proven effective treating depression in people suffering with Fibromyalgia.
There are many more nutraceuticals available that are also worth looking into. Just know that you are not left to the devices of pharmaceutical companies if you are looking for safer alternatives. A quick web search and some basic research will guide you on the path you are seeking.