
Homeopathy is a safe, gentle, and natural system of healing that works with your body to relieve symptoms, restore itself, and improve your overall health.
The homeopath regards symptoms as the body’s healthy attempt to restore itself to balance. That is why a homeopath will choose a remedy that supports the symptoms—rather than opposing them or suppressing them as in conventional medicine. In conventional medicine, a cold or hay-fever sufferer is given an antihistamine to dry up the runny nose and watery eyes artificially. But this medication often comes with unpleasant side effects like sleepiness and constipation. With the correct homeopathic remedy, however, there are no side effects and a person is restored to health naturally.
Homeopathic medicines – known as “remedies” – are made from natural sources (e.g., plants, minerals), and are environmentally friendly and cruelty free. Most are available over the counter in grocery stores, drug stores, health food stores, homeopathic pharmacies, and online. They are also extremely affordable. Homeopathic remedies when used as directed, are completely safe for everyone – including pregnant and nursing women, infants, children, and adults. They are given in such small doses that they don’t cause side effects.
A study of 30 fibromyalgia sufferers of the Department of Rheumatology and Clinical Pharmacology reported that those taking homeopathic remedy Rhus tox had significantly bigger improvements in the number of tender points and overall quality of life.
Below are a list of homeopathic remedies, along with the fibromyalgia related symptoms for which they are prescribed. Simply choose the remedy with the indications that most closely match your symptoms. Follow the dosage instructions on the product. Check and see if a homeopathic doctor is paid for on your insurance plan to get an even better overall diagnosis.
Arnica
Fibromyalgia brought on by an accident or traumatic event. Pain that feels like bruising and is worse when you touch the affected area.
Tight muscles and pain that worsens with movement and warmth; headaches and irritability.
Sore, weak, stiff muscles that are worse when overused or in cold weather and better with warmth. Tight, sore leg muscles and restlessness at night.
Muscular spasms, jerking and twitching, and feeling sore and bruised all over. Pain usually in the back, neck and shoulders that improves with warmth.
Heavy limbs, headaches, and dizziness. Symptoms are worse after exertion and in cold,damp weather.
Nerve pain, especially prickly pain, numbness, or tingling. Pain that is worse with movement and when affected area is touched. Also beneficial for fibro-related depression.
Pain and stiffness that worsens when you first start moving around and improves with heat; restlessness and impatience.