Is There Anything I Can Do To Prevent Pain Associated With Fibromyalgia?
Dr. Carol Warfield answers the question: 'How Can I Prevent Fibromyalgia Pain?'
ByCarol Warfield, M.D., Department of Anesthesia, Critical Care and Pain Medicine, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
November 14, 2008, 1:26 PM
— -- Question: Is There Anything I Can Do To Prevent Pain Associated With Fibromyalgia?
Answer: Excessive physical exertion and increased levels of stresscan bring on the pain of fibromyalgia, as can changes inbarometric pressure and humidity. So, avoiding excessive exertion, and minimizing stress, and also living in an area where the humidity and barometric pressure are fairly constant can help minimize your risk of developing fibromyalgia.
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