Fibromyalgia & Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Many doctors, researchers and people with fibromyalgia (FMS) and chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS or ME/CFS) say nutritional supplements are an important part of managing your symptoms. The use supplements as an alternative to medications for fibromyalgia syndrome and chronic fatigue symptom relief. Many doctors, researchers and people with fibromyalgia (FMS) and chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS or ME/CFS) say nutritional supplements are an important part of managing your symptoms. The use supplements as an alternative to medications for symptoms.

DHEA for Fibromyalgia Chronic Fatigue Syndrome:
Studies show that DHEA supplementation can help people with adrenal insufficiency and mild (non-major) depression; depression is common in people with fibromyalgia (FMS) and chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS or ME/CFS). DHEA also is used to treat autoimmune conditions such as lupus and multiple sclerosis, which have a lot of symptoms in common with FMS and ME/CFS. It may also help improve sexual function. Some doctors and patients say DHEA helps with stress and anxiety related to FMS and ME/CFS.

Doctors who recommend supplements for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Fibromyalgia claim vitamins can help alleviate common nutritional deficiencies; boost energy, alertness and cognitive function; and decrease pain.

Supplements for Fibromyalgia & Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
When considering supplements, think about what symptoms impact you most and then look for supplements that help with that symptom. The following lists break commonly used supplements into categories. (Note that some supplements fall into more than one category.)

Supplements for Energy
* Carnitine
* CoQ10
* Magnesium Malate
* NADH
* SAM-e
* Vitamin B12

Supplements for Pain/Tenderness
* Magnesium Malate
* Vitamin D
* Supplements that balance neurotransmitters (listed below) may help alleviate fibromyalgia pain

Supplements for Mood Problems
* DHEA

* Supplements that balance neurotransmitters (listed below) may help alleviate mood problems Supplements for Brain Function/Neurotransmitter Balance

* 5-HTP
* Carnitine
* Omega-3 (Fish Oil)
* Rhodiola
* St. John's Wort
* SAM-e
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Please note that there can be other causes. This is for education only. It is not intended to treat, prevent or cure a medical disease. If you have a medical condition, please consult a health care professional.