Homeopathic Remedies for Fibromyalgia

Fibromyalgia is a rheumatic disorder that is characterized by widespread muscle pain and fatigue. Individuals who suffer from fibromyalgia will experience stabbing pain in the morning and tiredness that does not go away throughout the day. These symptoms may occur suddenly and may continue over a long period of time. Symptoms can go away only to reappear after several months. The disease is difficult to diagnose because the symptoms may mimic other conditions, such as chronic fatigue syndrome and depression. Homeopathic treatments for fibromyalgia are nontoxic medicinal treatments derived from plants that are diluted in an alcohol solution.

Bryonia

• Bryonia may be used to treat those with fibromyalgia when the symptoms include stabbing pain, irritability and the need to be left alone. You may have fever and headache, and even the smallest movement aggravates the pain. Lying in one position, placing pressure on the muscles, can provide relief. Bryonia is the root extract from the white bryonia plant. Bryonia is mainly used for individuals who are highly anxious when ill.

Causticum

• Causticum is used for treatment when the most prominent symptoms are soreness, weakness and stiff muscles. The muscles generally feel very unsteady and weak and feel worse from extreme heat, cold and overuse. You may experience tearing or burning pain, and the condition may improve when given heat treatments or from lying still in a warm bed.

Cimicifuga

• Cimicifuga is used on talkative, energetic individuals who become scared or anxious when they have physical problems. Symptoms can include twitching, muscle spasms and shooting pain. Neck pain and back pain is almost always present, and the back will be sore to the touch. The condition usually worsens with women during menstruation or those in menopause.

Gelsemium

• Gelsemium is useful for a feeling of heaviness and weakness in the body and constant tiredness in the limbs. The condition also affects the eyes and often causes blurred vision. Excessive heat can aggravate the condition, and symptoms seem to get worse when lying down. Urinating seems to help, and pressure and massage can help to ease the symptoms and provide relief.

Phytolacca

• Phytolacca is used to treat sudden inflammation in the limbs that often spreads to the outsides of the limbs and especially to the back. Soreness is prominent as well as extreme exhaustion. You may experience a painful sensation in the bones that seems to worsen with movement. Treatment often includes adequate rest and relaxation to deal with the symptoms.

Ruta

• Ruta is used when you are feeling a deep sensation in the tendons, joints and bones. You may feel that you are unable to walk and may experience the inability to move the muscles due to extreme weakness. You may feel angry at everyone for no reason and have feelings of resentment. There may also be extreme feelings of anxiety, fear and paranoia.