Fibromyalgia

Warning!

Watch out for quack doctors, therapists, and drugs/pills/procedures promising a cure. With chronic illnesses such as fibromyalgia, you will see many outrageous claims that feed on the desperate. They may not do anything at all if you are lucky, but sometimes it may make your condition worse or give you new problems. Always consult with whomever you have chosen to lead in your treatment management before you try something which may conflict with what you are doing.

An example could be something that may seem as simple as taking ginseng and St. John's Wort tea to cope with pain and depression that might be otherwise effective, unless you are taking a drug such as an SSRIs (Lexapro, Prozac, Zoloft…) or SNRIs (Pristiq, Cymbalta, Savella) and certain drug categories for depression, IBS, or pain. Combining these drugs with ginseng and St. John's Wort can cause serotonin syndrome which can be quickly fatal or cause lasting harm.