If you have ongoing pain but can’t pinpoint why, fibromyalgia may be the culprit. At Raleigh Spine and Pain Center in Raleigh, North Carolina, interventional pain management physician Daljit S. Buttar, MD, and his exceptional staff diagnose and treat fibromyalgia to alleviate discomfort and help you live your best life. Call the office to learn more or schedule an appointment online today.
If you have ongoing pain but can’t pinpoint why, the culprit may be fibromyalgia. AtRaleigh Spine and Pain Center in Raleigh, North Carolina, interventional pain management physician Daljit S. Buttar, MD, and his exceptional staff diagnose and treat fibromyalgia to alleviate discomfort and help you live your best life. Call the office to learn more or schedule an appointment online today.
Common symptoms you might have with fibromyalgia include:
If your pain is severe or long-lasting, see the experts at Raleigh Spine and Pain Center for an evaluation.
Common factors that may increase your risk of getting fibromyalgia include:
If you develop rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, or lupus, your risk of developing fibromyalgia appears to increase.
To find out if you have fibromyalgia and develop an effective treatment, Dr. Buttar reviews your medical history with you, as well as your symptoms. He completes a physical exam to evaluate areas of your body that are painful.
He may also order blood tests, X-rays, CT scans, MRIs, or other imaging procedures to detect or rule out underlying causes of your discomfort.
If you have fibromyalgia, Dr. Buttar may recommend some of the following common treatments:
Things you can do at home to reduce fibromyalgia pain include stress-reduction techniques, getting quality sleep and regular exercise, eating nutritious foods, and focusing on your mental health. Properly manage a chronic disease if you have one and avoid smoking and excessive caffeine and alcohol.
Taking medications can reduce ongoing pain, complications associated with it (such as poor sleep), and underlying causes of your discomfort.
Dr. Buttar might recommend you try physical therapy, occupational therapy, counseling, or other therapies that help you better manage fibromyalgia discomfort.
To find out if you have fibromyalgia or get treated for it, call the Raleigh Spine and Pain Center office or book an appointment online today.
