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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] ; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Aditya Ganti M.B.B.S. [2]
Overview
There are no secondary preventive measures available for Fibromyalgia. However, proper treatment and lifestyle changes can help reduce the frequency and severity of symptoms. Secondary preventive measures for fibromyalgia include adequate sleep, reducing emotional and mental stress, regular exercise, following a balanced diet and monitoring ones own symptoms.
Secondary prevention
Proper treatment and lifestyle changes can help reduce the frequency and severity of symptoms. Secondary preventive measures for Fibromyalgia include:
Adequate sleep
- Maintaining sleep hygiene
- Reading, taking a warm bath, or meditating are some good ways for deeper sleep.
Reducing emotional and mental stress
- Eliminating sources of stress by practicing
- Meditation
- Acupuncture
- Deep breathing techniques
Regular exercise
- Regular, moderate exercise can keep the muscles and joints healthy.
- Walking is a good way to stay healthy and active without strenuous effort.
Following a balanced diet
- Flare-ups can be reduced by eating a balanced diet and avoiding foods and drinks that make symptoms worse.
- It is often advised to avoid foods with
- Caffeine
- Fried foods
- Foods high in sodium
Monitoring ones own symptoms
- Maintaining a diary about symptoms can help to pinpoint the triggers that cause flare-ups.