**Nonpharmacologic Treatment for Fibromyalgia** Nonpharmacologic Treatment for Fibromyalgia

DOI: 10.5772/intechopen.70515

Fatmanur Aybala Koçak and Emine Eda Kurt

Additional information is available at the end of the chapter Fatmanur Aybala Koçak and Emine Eda Kurt

http://dx.doi.org/10.5772/intechopen.70515 Additional information is available at the end of the chapter

#### Abstract

Fibromyalgia is a common musculoskeletal pain condition associated with chronic widespread pain, tenderness at various points on the body, fatigue, and sleep abnormalities. Individuals with fibromyalgia often have comorbid anxiety, depression, and/or other pain syndromes. Research into pharmacologic remedies for fibromyalgia has demonstrated efficacy for a variety of agents, but pharmacology is only one piece of the puzzle when it comes to successful management of fibromyalgia. Nonpharmacological treatments, complementary and alternative medicines, and therapies can support alleviating fibromyalgia symptoms.There are many studies with regard to these treatment options.

Keywords: fibromyalgia, nonpharmacologic treatment
