Treatment Options
Fibromyalgia Impact Tool
Assess how your fibromyalgia symptoms are affecting you
Although there is no known cure for fibromyalgia, you and your healthcare provider can develop a treatment plan to manage its symptoms. This plan may include medication, education, physical activity, and support from loved ones. The most important thing is finding the right treatment plan for you. Cymbalta may help relieve the pain of fibromyalgia.
Although the way Cymbalta works is not fully known, medical experts believe it increases the activity of two naturally occurring substances in the brain called serotonin and norepinephrine. These substances are thought to affect how much pain you feel.
How Cymbalta Works
Watch how chemicals may affect mood and pain
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It is important to work closely with your healthcare provider to find a treatment that works for you. Managing fibromyalgia may often require a team approach involving several healthcare providers. Depending on your symptoms, you may need to see a:
- Primary care or family physician
- Rheumatologist
- Pain management specialist
- Physical therapist
- Psychiatrist or other counselor
Please refer to our resources section for a number of organizations and support groups available to help you learn more about managing your fibromyalgia symptoms.
Learn about the impact of fibromyalgia on your or a loved one's life.
To determine the impact of fibromyalgia symptoms on you, complete the Fibromyalgia Impact Tool. Also, get tips and learn more about partnering with your doctor.
If a friend or loved one has been diagnosed with fibromyalgia, learn more about being a caregiver.
