Ayurvedic Treatment of Fibromyalgia (CFS) by Dr.Shashikant Patwardhan

Fibromyalgia is a recently recognized disorder that is regarded as

a chronic condition associated with the experience of non-inflammatory

pain and tenderness in muscles, ligaments , joints and fatigue.

Fibromyalgia is a relatively common condition, estimated to affect

about four percent of the general population.

It is very similar to chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS); Only point of

difference is presence of musculoskeletal pain in fibromyalgia and

that of fatigue in CFS. Low level of Serotonin is considered to be

most important biochemical criteria. The primary treatment goals

should include raise serotonin levels, improve sleep quality, and

assure adequate magnesium levels.

Symptoms :

Generalized aches or stiffness at many sites for more than three months.

Generalized fatigue

Chronic headache including migraines

Sleep disorder, particularly timings of cycles

Neuronal and psychological complaints

Swelling

Numbness/ tingling sensations

Ayurvedic View :

It can be described as 'Mansa Dhatugat and Mansavrut Vata'

Fibromyalgia is perceived as a Vata imbalance. Vata is the main imbalance

and Aggravated Vata destabilizes the nervous system and can create

hypersensitivity leading to pain and tenderness.

Accumulation of Ama (toxins) and shrotorodha are also contributory factors.

Ayurvedic Approach of Fibromyalgia and CFS Treatment

The aggravation of Vata dosha and accumulation of Ama (toxins) are

the primary causes and should be treated mainly. Associated weak digestion,

constipation, and effects of chronic stress should also be tackled.

Panchakarma Therapy

Pre-purification Measures namely 'snehan' and 'swedan are very useful to

balance 'Vata' and to loosen the toxins. Snehan is the Herbalized Oil

Massage. This oil is applied to the entire body with a particular type of

massage. Swedan is sudation or sweating and is given immediately following

the snehan. An herbal concoction may be added to the steam to further

enhancement of effect.

Daily herbalized oil massage also provides a deeply soothing and balancing

effect to the entire nervous system. The motion of massage creates heat

and friction which enhances circulation and helps cleanse the areas of

chemical impurities that could be aggravating and hypersensitizing nerve tissues.

Diet and Nutrition

Following is the diet suggested for the patients suffering form Fibromyalgia and CFS

Vegetable juices and soups

Coconut water and Coconut milk

Juice of carrot, Cucumber, Beetroot

Cooked vegetables like squash, zucchini and pumpkin

Spices like cumin, coriander, ginger asafetida, garlic, fennel and turmeric.

Green salad with a dressing of lemon juice and a little salt

Khichadi (recipe made by cooking rice and mung dal, 1:1 or

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