Fibromyalgia Herbs For Morning Stiffness

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Fibromyalgia is a complex syndrome with no known cause or cure and is characterized by severe chronic pain and may be accompanied by other symptoms including abdominal discomfort, headaches, insomnia, depression, irritable bowel syndrome, menstrual problems, and temporo-mandibular joint dysfunction syndrome, cognitive or memory impairment, and restless leg syndrome.

People who suffer from this painful disorder turn to a variety of treatment options in both the traditional and the alternative realm. This include drugs to relieve pain, sleep problems, abdominal discomfort, and/or depression; exercise; dietary modification, stress reduction; and alternative medicine.

Although herbal remedies for fibromyalgia are limited, St John's wort, however, is the only herb that can be used for a long period of time to address the chemical imbalances associated with fibromyalgia. Other fibromyalgia herbs are usually used for short-term relief of pain.

Beneficial Fibromyalgia Herbs
Boswellia Take as directed on label. Recommended for morning stiffness and joint pain.
Cat's Claw Capsules. Take up to 3,000 milligrams daily. Numerous claims were reported of symptom improvement after approximately 3 months of use. (Do not use if you are pregnant or nursing, or if you are on insulin for diabetes).
Kava-kava Tablet. Take 60-120 milligrams a day. May be combined with valerian or passionflower for sleep remedy. (Do not use if you are pregnant or nursing. It increases the effects of alcohol, sedatives and tranquilizers).
St. John's wort Hypericin Capsules. Take at least 900 milligrams daily for 2-3 months.

Aids increasing serotonin levels. May provide pain relief and restore sleep. It may also reinforce the effects of your antidepressant medicines.

Some people feel improvement right away, but for others, it can take at least one month and frequently longer. (Unless advised by your medical doctor, do not discontinue any antidepressant medication when taking St. John's wort).
Willow Bark Salicin tablet. Take as directed on label. Has similar effect to aspirin without the side effects of bleeding or upset stomach.
Other Helpful Fibromyalgia Herbs
SAMe Take 800 milligrams daily for at least 6 weeks. Five clinical studies show that it relieves morning stiffness, depression, fatigue, fibromyalgia pain and muscle weakness.
(5-HTP) and magnesium 5-hydroxy-L-tryptophan (5-HTP) has been reported to enhance the effects of St. John's wort and/or Elavil.

Take 50-100 mg milligrams 3 times a day, every other day for 3 months.

Magnesium stimulates the production of serotonin and provides energy to the muscle cells. Take 200 - 250 milligrams 3 times daily. The best forms of magnesium supplement to take for fibromyalgia are those bound citrate, aspartate, malate, or sucinate.
Additional Fibromyalgia Herbs to Consider
  • Astragalus and Echinacea may enhance immune function.
  • Black walnut and garlic may help remove parasites.
  • Combine or alternate: herbal teas brewed from red clover, burdock root, or dandelion -- drink 4-6 cups daily. May have a cleansing effect in the blood stream and may improve immune function.
  • Calendula or rosemary oil (or combined) mixed with equal amount of water or vegetable oil -- use as massage oil to help relieve pain.
  • Capsicum powder mixed with wintergreen -- may help relieve muscle pain when applied to affected areas.
  • A hot bath with 4-6 ounces of ginger mixed in bath water may promote sweating and remove toxins. Or drink hot ginger to achieve similar effects.
  • Valerian root and skullcap may improve sleep.
  • Milk Thistle protects the liver.

Fibromyalgia Herbs Information Obtained From

Phyllis A. Balch, CNC (2002). "Fibromyalgia Syndrome". Page 276. Prescription for Herbal Healing: An Easy-to-Use A-Z Reference to Hundreds of Common Disorders and Their Herbal Remedies. NY: Avery


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