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Fibromyalgia is one of the common causes of long term widespread body pain. This may be accompanied by other symptoms such as
- Fatigue
- Non refreshing sleep
- Memory issues
- Impaired concentration
- Mood disturbances
- Increased sensitivity
- Numbness and tingling in hands and feet
Certain conditions such as irritable bowel syndrome, temporomandibular joint disorder, restless legs and tension headaches are seen more commonly in association with fibromyalgia.
MANAGEMENT
Pain clinic is on ideal place to manage fibromyalgia as it brings together the skills of a wide range of specialists working together as a team. This multi disciplinary approach is essential to minimise the impact on the quality of life. A combination of drug and non-drug treatments can help manage the symptoms. At Max we offer personalised pain management plans on the lines of Pain Management Programme (PMP)
Your pain specialist can help you:
- Understand the condition
- Draw up a management plan and prescribe medications as necessary. The resulting pain reduction can enable active participation in physical therapies and rehabilitation.
- Implement necessary life style modifications
- By involving other specialists and coordinating care from specialists including
- Physiotherapist–they will advice you on posture, physical function, pacing of activities. There is good evidence supporting aerobic exercises and graded exercise program in fibromyalgia management.
- Psychologists- Cognitive behavioural therapy has been shown to improve function and decrease the pain severity in fibromyalgia. Psychologists can also help in reducing the impact of depression/ anxiety and in stress management by teaching relaxation and coping strategies.
- Occupational therapist
- Nutritional specialist- dietary profiling and nutritional advice helping you eat a balanced diet and keep a healthy weight.
- Complementary and Alternative therapies including Acupuncture, TENS, meditation, Ayurveda and Wellness
Other Conditions & Treatments
- Cancer Pain Management
- Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CPRS) Treatment
- Headaches
- Heel Spurs and Plantar Fasciitis
- Joint Pain
- Low Back Pain and Sciatica
- Neck and Shoulder Pain
- Neuropathic Pain