A study was recently conducted to promote the benefits of combination therapies for fibromyalgia patients. Combination therapy involves taking two or more medications to treat the same condition. While the researchers looked at 4 medications, the results of the study decry how little medications do to help patients.
First of all, it is important to note that across the extensive study with over 1,000 patients, about 60 percent of patients deal with pain despite medication. Many patients deal with other symptoms as well such as depression and anxiety, headaches, insomnia, abdominal pain, IBS, muscles weakness, and cognitive problems (brain fog).
Combination therapies were more expensive due to the cost of medication. However, many patients stuck to combination therapies as opposed to those who only took one medication. However, the most shocking stat was how many patients were taking other medications, many of which are not specifically approved for fibromyalgia use. These medications included:
You may notice the surprising number of highly addictive and mind-altering medications that patients take. Is there a safer way to approach fibromyalgia than with a cocktail of expensive medications that come with unwanted side effects including the potential for addiction and still leave 60% of patients suffering from their primary symptom – pain?
A misalignment of the C1 and C2 vertebrae at the base of the skull can have negative effects on both the neurological and vascular aspects of the body. In other words, it can impact the body's pain response and bring on other symptoms of fibromyalgia. As a result, many fibromyalgia patients see positive results from visits to an upper cervical chiropractor.
To learn more about this gentle subspecialty of chiropractic, contact a practitioner near you. A no-obligation consultation can help you to determine if this is the right natural approach for you.
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