FIBROMYALGIA
TREATMENT OPTIONS
Other Treatments
TREATMENT OPTIONS
Other Treatments
nGrowth Hormone shown to improve symptomology and number of tender points after 9 months of daily therapy.
Source: Bennett, 227-231
nGamma-hydroxybutyrate in healthy volunteers, GHB increases non-REM and REM sleep. Preliminary
data shows decreased fatigue and pain.
Sleep was also improved, but further
studies will need to be done.
Source: Scharf, 1986-1990
nCorticosteroids Its effectiveness is controversial.