Fibromyalgia Relief

Symptoms of Fibromyalgia

Increased sensitivity to pain is the main symptom of fibromyalgia. However fibromyalgia syndrome and additional chronic pain diseases form a cluster of overlapping symptoms. It is also observed by medical personnel that patients suffering from the pain and fatigue in muscles and tendons of fibromyalgia will display symptoms of related disorders. A doctor familiar with fibromyalgia should make the diagnosis. This list of symptoms of fibromyalgia are for your reference only.

Not all of these symptoms of fibromyalgia will occur in all patients. Common symptoms of fibromyalgia include:

Temperomandibular Joint pain and stiffness

Widespread Pain with Morning Stiffness

Fatigue

Myofascial Pain

Muscle Twitches

Problems with breathing

Chronic Headaches

Vision Problems

Nausea

Sleep Disorders

Weight Gain

Dizziness

Cold Symptoms

Chemical Sensitivity

Memory or cognitive issues

Skin Complaints

Chest Symptoms

Anxiety and depression

Herbal Remedies For Fibromyalgia

Depression

St. John's wort is a natural antidepressant and affects the adrenal gland hormones to help relieve stress. St. John's wort works on the nerves and relieves sharp nerve pains. It also has antiviral attributes. Choose a standardized extract containing 0.3 percent hypericin and take 300 milligrams three times daily. (Caution: Do not take if you are taking prescription antidepressants.)

Fatigue

Siberian ginseng can help improve the fatigue associated with fibromyalgia. Choose a extract containing 0.5 percent eleutheroside E and take 100 milligrams twice daily, one-half hour before breakfast and lunch. After two weeks, you can gradually elevate the dosage as needed. After six weeks, do not take for one week, then resume taking thre herb for another six weeks.

Improve Immune System

Cayenne, echinacea, goldenseal, astralagus, myrrh and chaparral enhance the immune system and improve circulation. Combine them as a tea, Their taste may be improved by adding the solution to juice. Teas brewed from dandelion, burdock root, and red clover improve symptoms by boosting immune function, and acting as an agent to cleanse the bloodstream. Combine or alternate these herbal teas, and drink 4 to 6 cups daily. Garlic is useful as a bodily detox agent and to boost immune system function. Take 5,000 mcg of standardized allicin three times daily. Kyolic, aged garlic is preferred.

General Reversal of Fibromyalgia Symptoms

Calendula taken orally in high doses has the effect of alleviating the symptoms of fibromyalgia. A combination of sheep sorrel, burdock, Turkish rhubarb and slippery elm, all have shown to improve fibromyalgia symptoms. Ginkgo biloba improves brain function and circulation.

Reduce Pain and Inflamation

Devil's claw root is used to treat rheumatic disorders and is a natural anti- inflammatory. Take one 400 mg devil's claw root tablet daily.

Willow bark has anti-inflammatory properties and functions as a painkiller.

Turmeric helps to reduce pain and inflammation. Take 400 to 500 milligrams three times daily.

Dong quai is good for varying muscle and joint pains, especially if the pain is worse in damp weather. Take 1 capsule daily. This remedy is for women only.

Dandelion lowers the intensity and frequency of pain. It also improves connective tissue condition. Take 1 tbsp. juice or 1 cup tea twice daily for four to six weeks.

Topical applications of cayenne (capsicum) powder mixed with wintergreen oil can help relieve muscle pain. Use 1 part cayenne powder to 3 parts wintergreen oil. Cayenne can also be taken orally, in capsule form.

Pine-bark and grape-seed extracts are natural anti-inflammatories that help to ease pain. Take 50 milligrams of either two to three times daily.

Ginger Tea. Ginger is a good alternative to aspirin to relieve pain. Steep 1 teaspoon of the grated root in 8 ounces of hot water for 10 minutes. Strain. Honey can improve the taste of ginger tea. Alternatively, take 1,000 to 2,000 milligrams of powdered ginger a day in capsule form with food.

Insomnia

Passion flower, valerian and hops teas have sedating and muscle-relaxing attributes.

Skullcap and valerian root improve sleep.