Alternative Medicine for Fibromyalgia

Alternative medicine for fibromyalgia has gained popularity among patients. Alternative medicine for fibromyalgia serves to complement, not replace, conventional treatment options. Some alternative treatments get little respect regarding their efficacy, compounded by warnings for potential drug interactions and side effects. Cathy Wong N.D, About.com guide to Alternative Medicine, shares these Natural Remedies for Fibromyalgia.

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Fibromyalgia syndrome is an arthritis-related condition characterized by widespread or generalized muscular pain, tenderness, and fatigue. Fibromyalgia is considered a syndrome because it is a set of signs and symptoms occurring together.

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Fibromyalgia literally means pain in the muscles, ligaments, and tendons. Fibromyalgia is not considered a type of arthritis, but definitely is a form of soft-tissue rheumatism. There is no inflammation associated with fibromyalgia. According to the National Fibromyalgia Association, about 5 to 7 percent of Americans are affected by fibromyalgia. Women are the predominantly affected gender. Overlapping symptoms with other rheumatic conditions can make diagnosing fibromyalgia difficult. Learn the Fast Facts About Fibromyalgia.

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