Fibromyalgia - Patients

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Introduction

If you have been diagnosed with fibromyalgia, chances are you are familiar with muscle pain and debilitating fatigue. There is no cure for fibromyalgia, but certain medications can help manage the symptoms associated with fibromyalgia. When treating fibromyalgia, treatment must be individualized which may include alternate dosage forms, combined formulations, and strength variations. Your compounding pharmacist can prepare medications that can be integrated into a comprehensive treatment program for your fibromyalgia. Treating fibromyalgia includes treating the cause of the condition, if known. With that being said, your compounding pharmacy can provide treatment options that may address the cause of fibromyalgia.

How can compounds help?

Your compounding pharmacist can prepare personalized compounding that includes individualized pain management treatment, hormone replacement therapy, and proper supplementation. Many dealing with fibromyalgia do not respond well to traditional treatment with the pain medications available on the market. Your compounding pharmacist can prepare customized treatments to provide pain relief. Your compounding pharmacy can help you explore treatment options geared to address the cause of fibromyalgia.

If hormone imbalance is the cause of the condition, your compounding pharmacist can prepare custom hormone treatment to address your specific imbalance.

If you have a nutritional deficiency, it may worsen your condition. With that being said, your compounding pharmacist can prepare vitamins, minerals, and specific supplements unique to you and your needs.

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September 22, 2014
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