Find Out About the Treatment Options Available to You
By Adrienne Dellwo, About.com Guide to Fibromyalgia & Chronic Fatigue
Learn about treatment options for fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome, including conventional medical treatments, medications, alternative treatments (acupuncture, massage, rolfing, reiki, etc.), and experimental protocols. Find out about the science behind each treatment and stay on top of current developments.
- Treating Fibromyalgia - Mainstream Treatments & Drugs
- Treating Chronic Fatigue Syndrome - Mainstream Treatments & Drugs
- Alternative Treatments for Fibromyalgia & Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
- Experiemental Protocols for Fibromyalgia & Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
- Exercise & Nutrition for Managing Fibromyalgia & Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Treating Fibromyalgia - Mainstream Treatments & Drugs
Find out how fibromyalgia is generally treated, including the multi-disciplinary approach and what medications are frequently used for fibromyalgia. See how to find a doctor who treats fibromyalgia and why it's helpful to keep a symptom journal.
- Fibromyalgia Treatment Options - An Overview
- Drugs Used for Treating Fibromyalgia
- Find a Doctor Who Treats Fibromyalgia
- Keeping a Symptom Journal - Why You Should & How to Do It
Treating Chronic Fatigue Syndrome - Mainstream Treatments & Drugs
Find out how chronic fatigue syndrome is generally treated, including what medications are frequently used for chronic fatigue syndrome. See how to find a doctor who treats chronic fatigue syndrome and why it's helpful to keep a symptom journal.
- Treating Chronic Fatigue Syndrome - An Overview
- Drugs Used for Treating Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
- Find a Doctor Who Treats Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
- Keeping a Symptom Journal - Why You Should & How to Do It
Alternative Treatments for Fibromyalgia & Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Many people with fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome get symptom relief through alternative treatments, either alone or in conjunction with mainstream medical approaches. Scientific research supports some forms of alternative medicine but not others. The articles here can help you sort out hype from fact and decide which treatments you may want to explore.
- Acupuncture for Treating Fibromyalgia & Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
- Bodywork: Massage, Rolfing, Reiki & the Bowen Technique
- Manual Therapy for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome or Fibromyalgia Treatment
Experiemental Protocols for Fibromyalgia & Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
It's hard to research treatments for fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome without coming across protocol using experimental treatments and theories. These articles will help you explore the claims made by supporters of these protocols as well as the science both behind them and used to refute them. This information is not intended to either support or debunk the experimental treatment protocols, but is here to help you find out the facts on both sides so you can make informed decisions about treating your fibromyalgia or chronic fatigue syndrome.
- The Glutathione Protocol for Treating Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
- The Guaifenesin Protocol for Treating Fibromyalgia
- The Pall Protocol for Treating Fibromyalgia & Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Exercise & Nutrition for Managing Fibromyalgia & Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Learn how dietary changes may help manage your symptoms, how the elimination diet can help you get rid of foods that may be triggering symptoms, and what dietary supplements are recommended and what scientific studies show about them. Find out why exercise is important and what forms of exercise can be most helpful for people with fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome.
