Can Vitamins For Fibromyalgia Relieve Symptoms?
Pain and depression can play a major role in living day to day with fibromyalgia, but many fibromyalgia syndrome patients have found that vitamins and supplements can play a part in their daily living. Everyone has some knowledge of vitamins, herbs, and supplements, but how does it come about that certain vitamins or supplements are recommended for particular conditions? The answer is simple studies. Fibromyalgia is a relatively new disease process that has gain attention, but there have been studies done using an assortment of none prescription medications. Here are a few that have been used in double blind studies.
Acetyl-L-carnitine —dosage of 1,500 mg per day
Study participants followed for 10 weeks taking 1,500 mg daily reported considerable improvement of their fibromyalgia symptoms verses a placebo in improving their symptoms of musculoskeletal pain, and depression.
5-HTP— dosage 100 mg taken three times per day
5-HTP is an important a useful supplement that can help boost serotonin blood levels in some individuals. Studies have shown that people with lower levels of serotonin report higher levels of feeling depressed, and in this double blind study participants reported that taking the 100 mg 5-HTP supplement three times a day help relieve some fibromyalgia symptoms such as depression, muscle pain, anxiety, fatigue and insomnia.
Vitamin E— dosage 100–300 IU per day
Studies have shown that Vitamin E supplements can have very positive results in maintaining circulation, leg cramping, decreasing stiffness, and sore muscles.
Thiamine Vitamin B1— dosage recommended is 0.5 milligrams of B1 (thiamin) for every 1,000 calories consumed by fibromyalgia patients.
A major symptom of fibromyalgia is fatigue. A depletion of vitamin B1 can produce a decreased energy production in the cells. Thiamin or Vitamin B1 supports your body’s nervous system, and sheaths or surrounds the nerves. If and when these natural coverings become damaged it can result in feelings of pins and needles, prickling, feelings of anxiety, stomach pain, constipation, decrease tone in the intestinal tract, calf pain or tenderness, and other nerve related symptoms.
Vitamin D 3 (Cholecalciferol) — dosage 500 to 2000 I.U. per day. Toxicity can occur with doses over 2,000 I.U, and it should not be taken with Vitamin A or Cod Liver Oil.
Studies have shown that deficiencies in Vitamin D 3 contribute to myofascial pain, chronic inflammation, and many fibromyalgia sufferers find relief when taking supplements.
Melatonin — dosage 3 mg at bedtime
Melatonin can be used to treat fibromyalgia sleeping difficulties, but it can also help reduce tender point pain, and daytime fatigue.
SAMe (S-adenosylmethionine) — dosage 800 mg per day for a period of six weeks
Magnesium — dosage followed in studies 300–600 mg per day
You can find more information on SAMe and Magnesium, and other supplements by reading this article A Fibromyalgia Vitamin Is There Such A Thing?
Living with fibromyalgia is never easy, or simple. Learning to use tested and studied is treatment options may be one of the safest options, but supplements should not be added without a doctor’s consent if when you are taking any prescription medications due to possible interactions. This information is not offered as a cure for fibromyalgia or medical advice; please refer to your medical doctor.
You can find more information at http://www.fibromyalgiaremedies.com
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