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[Emmalou7]

Hi I am new to this I have read and also my gp thinks may have it how do I get true diagnosis what is best treatment

[magnetta]

Hi Emmalou,

Welcome to the forum!

The answer to your question isn't straight forward! To get a diagnosis you probably need to see a rheumatologist, your GP needs to refer you. The specialist will check you over and if test your trigger points. More info on NHS website: nhs.uk/Conditions/Fibromyal...

There is no standard treatment for it but here is an overview:

- Gentle exercise such as yoga/pilates/walking is helpful.

- Antidepressants are used as painkillers - amitriptyline, nortriptyline are the normal ones to try first it seems.

- Pregabalin & gabapentin are used. Think they are anti-epileptic (random I know).

- Painkillers such a tramadol and codeine are used.

If you suffer from IBS then diet can help - google the FODMAP diet.

Good luck!xx

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Hi there. magnetta has given you some good advice so i will just say welcome and give you the link to the information that is on the fibroaction mother site it is..

fibroaction.org.

sue x

[TheAuthor]

Welcome to the forum and I sincerely hope that you find it useful, informative and loads of fun! I can see that you have been given the links to FibroAction and NHS Choices above and I would recommend checking them out.

I always think that what medication works for one person may not work for another as we are all unique individuals, but there are plenty of treatments to try. I want to genuinely wish you all the best of lcuk.

All my hopes and dreams for you

Ken