Fibromyalgia Medicine Information

Fibromyalgia is a chronic widespread pain condition that affects 3.3% of the Canadian population. It is difficult to treat as there is no one "magic bullet" like using penicillin for infections. Successful management identifies and addresses the 4 key root causes: Structural - Biochemical - Psychoemotional - Neurological. Emerging effective therapies in each area include Structural treatment with Platelet Rich Plasma prolotherapy for weakened ligaments, Botox for muscle imbalances. Biochemical optimization through Functional Medicine and Bioidentical Hormone replacement therapies (including growth hormone). Psychoemotional mood, cognitive improvement with EEG biofeedback (neurotherapy). Neuropathic pain (neurological) control with low energy photonic therapy, newer medications (pregabalin, duloxetine, tramadol, cannabinoids) and even intradermal Botox. To do this, an interdisciplinary team approach is required ... combining the best of conventional medicine with science-based complementary therapies.