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Fibromyalgia

Information about complementary and alternative medicine for fibromyalgia.
Herbs and Supplements for Fibromyalgia
Fibromylagia occurs mainly in women aged 30 to 50. Here are six popular herbs and supplements for fibromyalgia.
What is 5-HTP?
What is 5-HTP? Why do people use it for fibromyalgia? What are the possible side effects and safety concerns?
SAMe
A couple of preliminary studies suggest that SAMe may help with fibromyalgia. Find out what it is and learn about possible side effects and safety concerns.
Vitamin D
Fibromyalgia and generalized aches and pains not meeting the diagnostic criteria for fibromyalgia have been attributed by some researchers to vitamin D deficiency.
Capsaicin Cream
Capsaicin is the active ingredient in chili peppers. Find out why it's used for fibromyalgia and learn the essentials about this herbal cream.
What is Fibromyalgia?
What is fibromyalgia?
Basic Facts About Fibromyalgia
Learn the basic facts about fibromyalgia including the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatments, statistics, and prognosis.
7 Steps to Managing Fibromyalgia
Read about 7 steps you can take to help manage fibromyalgia symptoms.
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