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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 is no universally accepted treatment for fibromyalgia. Treatment typically consists of symptomic management and the treatment options include medications and cognitive behavioral therapy, which has been shown to be effective in alleviating pain and other fibromyalgia-related symptoms.
Medical Therapy
The medical therapy for fibromyalgia includes analgesics, antidepressants, skeletal muscle relaxants, anticonvulsants, and anti-anxiety medications.[1]
Single agent therapy
- Preferred regimen (1): Amitriptyline 10-70 mg orally once daily at bedtime
- Preferred regimen (2): Cyclobenzaprine 5-30 mg orally once daily at bedtime
- Preferred regimen (3): Duloxetine 30-60 mg orally once daily
- Preferred regimen (4): Milnacipran 12.5 mg orally once daily initially, followed by 12.5 mg twice daily for 2 days, followed by 25 mg twice daily for 4 days, then 50-100 mg twice daily thereafter
- Preferred regimen (5): Pregabalin 75-225 mg orally twice daily, maximum 450 mg/day
Combination Therapy
- Preferred regimen (1): Amitriptyline 10-70 mg orally once daily at bedtime (OR)
- Preferred regimen (2): Cyclobenzaprine 5-30 mg orally once daily at bedtime
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- Preferred regimen (3): Duloxetine 30-60 mg orally once daily; higher doses have been used, consult a specialist for guidance (OR)
- Preferred regimen (4): Milnacipran 12.5 mg orally once daily initially, followed by 12.5 mg twice daily for 2 days, followed by 25 mg twice daily for 4 days, then 50-100 mg twice daily thereafter
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- Preferred regimen (5): Pregabalin 75-225 mg orally twice daily, maximum 450 mg/day (OR)
- Preferred regimen (6): Gabapentin 300 mg orally once daily on the first day, followed by 300 mg twice daily on the second day, followed by 300 mg three times daily on the third day, then titrate dose according to response up to 1800-2400 mg/day given in 3 divided doses
Underlying randomized studies of treatment
Vitamin D
Although initial studies suggest that low vitamin D levels may be associated with nonspecific musculoskeletal pain[2]; more recent studies make this doubtful.[3][4]
Trials conflict whether Vitamin D is beneficial[4][3].
References
- ↑ Selfridge, Dr. Nancy, and Peterson, Franklynn (2001). Freedom from Fibromyalgia: The 5-Week Program Proven to Conquer Pain. ISBN 0-8129-3375-3.
- ↑ Plotnikoff GA, Quigley JM (2003). "Prevalence of severe hypovitaminosis D in patients with persistent, nonspecific musculoskeletal pain". Mayo Clin. Proc. 78 (12): 1463–70. PMID 14661675.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Warner AE, Arnspiger SA (2008). "Diffuse musculoskeletal pain is not associated with low vitamin D levels or improved by treatment with vitamin D". J Clin Rheumatol. 14 (1): 12–6. doi:10.1097/RHU.0b013e31816356a9. PMID 18431091. Unknown parameter
|month=ignored (help) - ↑ 4.0 4.1 Arvold DS, Odean MJ, Dornfeld MP, Regal RR, Arvold JG, Karwoski GC; et al. (2009). "Correlation of symptoms with vitamin D deficiency and symptom response to cholecalciferol treatment: a randomized controlled trial". Endocr Pract. 15 (3): 203–12. PMID 19364687.
- ↑ Wepner F, Scheuer R, Schuetz-Wieser B, Machacek P, Pieler-Bruha E, Cross HS; et al. (2014). "Effects of vitamin D on patients with fibromyalgia syndrome: a randomized placebo-controlled trial". Pain. 155 (2): 261–8. doi:10.1016/j.pain.2013.10.002. PMID 24438771.
- ↑ Yilmaz R, Salli A, Cingoz HT, Kucuksen S, Ugurlu H (2016). "Efficacy of vitamin D replacement therapy on patients with chronic nonspecific widespread musculoskeletal pain with vitamin D deficiency". Int J Rheum Dis. 19 (12): 1255–1262. doi:10.1111/1756-185X.12960. PMID 27860257.