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Fibromyalgia Overview:

Fibromyalgia is a chronic widespread musculoskeletal pain accompanied by sleep, mood and memory issues. It is generally associated with muscle pain, stiffness and tenderness throughout the body.

Ayurveda says, here vata dosha is vitiated and pitta and kapha are also out of order. This imbalance in fibromyalgia is known as Mansavrit Vata.

Causes:

This condition is usually caused by the buildup of toxins (Ama) accumulated by improper diet, weak digestion, late nights etc. creating imbalance in vata and hence will cause the below symptoms.

·        Generalized body pain

·        Depression

·        Anxiety

·        Tiredness on rising

·        Cognitive difficulties such as trouble in concentrating, forgetfulness and disorganized thinking

Treatment:

The treatment should concentrate on detoxification of body (Panchakarma) and balancing of vata-dosha

For balancing the vata dosha, the patient should follow the below guidelines.

Lifestyle guidelines:

·        Sleeping during the day or very late in the night should be avoided too.

·        Go to bed by 10pm at night

·        Maintain a regular daily routine

·        Abyanga- Massaging the body with medicated oils every day

·        Avoid the junk food

Shodhan Therapy:

·        Purgation Therapy – Releasing and eliminating the impurities and rejuvenating of the tissues.

·        Shirodhara (treatment for nervous system).

·        Swedana (steam bath, hot fomentation)

·        Udvartana

·        Basti (enema)

Samshamana (palliative care) - Ayurvedic Medicines:

·        Herbs such as Ashwangandha, Viadari, Shatavari, Bala, Nirgundi, Parijataka and chitrak are anti-inflammatory.

·        Analgesics can also be used in various forms (Kashaya, Parishek and powders)

·        Dasmoolaristam 20ml 2 times in a day

·        Maharanadi Kashayam 15ml diluted with 60ml of warm water

·        Triphala choorna 1tsp at bed time

Diet and nutrition:

·        Fruits such as guava, pomegranate and melons are beneficial if taken during breakfast or during the day but before 7pm in evening.

·        Juices of bottle guard, beet and carrot with some ginger in it.

·        Vegetable soups of beans, celery and asparagus can be consumed.

·        Green bean soup made with mild spices like cumin, coriander, salt and turmeric will be beneficial.

·        Raw salads should be minimized.

Food to Avoid:

·        Spicy food

·        Extreme hot or cold food

·        Fried Food

·        Sweets

·        Vegetables such as Brinjal (eggplant), Potatoes, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Broccoli, Spinach Okra

·        Excess of tea, coffee, alcohol, and yogurt

·        Chocolate and cocoa

Yoga and meditation

Pranayama and yogasanas are recommended for supporting physical healing and relaxation of mind. Efforts should be made to get rid of mental tension, stress, emotional function, anxiety, worry and grief. One has to practice stretching exercises (poses) regularly.

Treatment Case Study

Fibromyalgia

Gender: Female

Patient came with compaint of severe pain all over body and lack of concentration and having been diagnosed with adult ADHD. The patient also had a history of IBS.

1st week:  Felt relief in pain with therapy
2nd week: Pain subsided further and also observed improved energy levels
3rd Week: Felt much better with the digestive issues.
4th week:  Free from pain and and heartburn.

Useful drugs: Trikatu, Amalaki, Guduchi

Patient was advised to continue with the diet changes and light body massage at home.

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