Treatments for Fibromyalgia

Authors:

Cynthia M. Johnson, MA

Publication Type:

Condition InDepth

There is no cure for fibromyalgia. The goal of treatment is to improve quality of life by managing symptoms with:

Lifestyle changes

Medications

Other treatment

Alternative and complementary therapies

References

Fibromyalgia. American College of Rheumatology website. Available at: https://www.rheumatology.org/I-Am-A/Patient-Caregiver/Diseases-Conditions/Fibromyalgia.
Fibromyalgia. EBSCO DynaMed website. Available at: https://www.dynamed.com/condition/fibromyalgia.
Fibromyalgia. National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases website. Available at: https://www.niams.nih.gov/health-topics/fibromyalgia.
Macfarlane GJ, Kronisch C, et al. EULAR revised recommendations for the management of fibromyalgia. Ann Rheum Dis. 2017 Feb;76(2):318-328.

Contributors

James P. Cornell, MD

Last Updated:

2022-12-01

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