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wellbeing, healthcare practitioners generally adopt a holistic approach to managing the condition. Patients self report improvement in overall wellness after having started a moderate effort cardiovascular exercise program3.

Traditionally patients have been advised to take NSAID drugs, such as ibuprofen as needed, while also starting on cognitive behavioral therapy and tricyclic antidepressants3.

Research indicates that group therapy has noted benefits for patients with fibromyalgia by providing peer support, a sense of shared experience, and opportunity to learn from others dealing with the condition4.

Patients who participate in group therapy reported improved quality of life and decreased episodes of pain when compared to patients using prescription drugs alone5.

Medical cannabis has shown promise in the management of fibromyalgia. One 2018 study indicated that 50% of all participants using medical cannabis via inhalation were able to cease all other medications while 46% of other patients were able to reduce the dose/number of their other medications by at least half1.

Patients self-reported dramatic improvements in energy levels, and 46% of participants reported either an improvement in energy capacity or increased capacity to either work or return to work1.

If you are considering using medical cannabis to treat your fibromyalgia talk with your doctor about a specific plan that works best for you. Works Cited

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