Besides taking the medicine prescribed to you by your physician, there are a number of things you can do to lessen the impact of fibromyalgia. These include:

• Eating well: Eating well has been proven to reduce the pain caused by the fibromyalgia syndrome. Although no specific diet has been attributed with diminishing the pain caused by fibromyalgia, some people suffering from this illness have reported feeling better when they eat well or avoid certain types of foods. Proper nutrition is linked to a number of health benefits, including improvement of metabolism processes and safeguarding your body against health disorders. If you have fibromyalgia, it is important to eat healthy and maintain a balanced diet.·
• Making changes at work: The pain that comes with fibromyalgia is sometimes unbearable and will, in one way or another, drive you to make certain life changes. Even though most people with this condition will continue working, they may have to make some big changes in order to remain productive. For instance, some will find themselves cutting down on the number of hours they work, or switch to less demanding jobs.·
• Exercising: Although fibromyalgia may limit your daily activities and your ability to exercise, it is vital to remain as physically active as possible. Studies have repeatedly shown that regular exercise is one of the most effective treatment solutions for fibromyalgia. Because of the pain, it is advised that you start with simple/gentle exercises and build a routine from that. You can begin with just walking, and build endurance and intensity gradually.·
• Getting enough sleep: It’s believed that getting enough sleep—and the right kind of sleep for that matter—is crucial in helping you ease the pain and fatigue associated with fibromyalgia syndrome. An average human being requires about eight hours of “restorative” sleep every night to leave them feeling well rested and ready to start the day. Fibro patients frequently express their difficulties in getting a good night sleep. It is therefore important that you discuss any sleeping difficulties with your doctor, so that they can recommend treatment for them.·
• Reducing Stress: Develop a plan to avoid or limit emotional stress and overexertion. It is crucial to allow yourself to relax, and try stress management techniques such as meditation and deep breathing.