Fibromyalgia Treatment Center in New York City

Fibromyalgia ( FMS) is characterized by three cardinal symptoms: widespread musculoskeletal pain that persists for greater than three months with NO evidence of inflammation, sleep disordered patterns and 11 of the 18 multiple tender points according to the American College of Rheumatology.

We do know that FMS is not a muscle pain but an array of symptoms. It has been long thought to be a psychosomatic problem.  Patients should be aware that their disease is not deforming, degenerative or life threatening or imaginary. It however can be debilitating and can be treated.

The etiology of FMS is unclear. It sometimes is preceded by flu-like illnesses which cam be caused by a virus. There are a number of atypical bacteria such as mycoplasma and other viruses such as EBV, CMV,  Parvovirus 19 and even Lymes that have been implicated.

Signs and Symptoms

Treatment Options:

There are many conventional treatment options for each symptom such as tricyclics for sleep disturbance, and even lidocaine 1% injections at trigger points,

At Fratellone Medical Associates we also test for underlying heavy metal intoxication using a DMSA Provocative Urine Challenge. If positive we begin chelation therapy.

Nutrition

1. All food allergies should be tested and eliminated from the diet. We test by using IgG
    RAST food allergy panel for 49 common foods
2. Decrease overall intake of all refined carbohydrates
3. Eliminate inflammatory foods
4. Eliminate dairy
5. Eliminate coffee
6. Dietary consult

Supplements

At Fratellone Medical we use both oral and intravenous supplements
Some of the oral supplements we use are:

We also have unique intravenous protocols with some of the above vitamins. In addition we utilize intravenous glutathione and even phosphatidyl choline  which may counteract the stress – induced activation of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis in the body.

Herbs

Herbs are a great way to stimulate the immune system of the body.   Some herbs that are generally used are:

Herbs that alleviate pain are:

Herbs are drugs and should be monitored by a health care practitioner

Other Modalities:

Our approach at Fratellone medical treatment center is to provide our patients for extensive ongoing conventional medical care, while providing the most effective integration with alternative treatments.