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.
Studies show that DHEA for Fibromyalgia & Chronic Fatigue
Syndrome:
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.
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.
Supplements for Energy
* Carnitine * CoQ10 * Magnesium Malate * SAM-e * Vitamin B12
Supplements for Pain/Tenderness
* Magnesium Malate * Vitamin D
* Supplements that balance neurotransmitters and for Mood
Problems
* DHEA
Supplements for Brain Function/Neurotransmitter Balance
* 5-HTP * Carnitine * Omega-3 (Fish Oil) * Rhodiola * St.
John's Wort * SAM-e
* Theanine
I believe in trying supplements before drug therapy because it does not have side effects, can be effective and help you.
