Treatments for fibromyalgia?

Andrew Huberman has discussed several approaches that may be helpful for individuals dealing with fibromyalgia:

1. Psilocybin Therapy: Psilocybin therapy is being studied for fibromyalgia treatment. The study explores how subjective experience and trauma can influence the body and potentially lead to chronic pain syndromes like fibromyalgia. It seems that this approach might be examining the psychological components related to pain development 1.

2. Low Dose Naltrexone: Naltrexone is usually used for treating opioid addiction, but a low dose of this medication can also be effective for fibromyalgia because it can bind to and block toll four receptors on glia cells, which have been linked with fibromyalgia pain 2.

3. Acetyllcarnitine: Available over-the-counter in the U.S., it is mentioned for its potential benefits in improving nerve health, which could be beneficial for fibromyalgia 3.

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     Psilocybin and Pain

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     Understanding Fibromyalgia

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     L-Carnitine Insights

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     Chronic Pain Insights

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     Pain Relief Techniques

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4. Red Light Therapy: Red light therapy has been discussed in the context of fibromyalgia as an emerging therapy. It is supposed that systemic red light therapy might have some utility, and exposure to sunlight might offer similar benefits. This approach is thought to simulate the effects of being in nature 4.

5. A Fiber Activation: Based on the gate theory of pain, providing pressure above or below a site of pain can activate A fibers that inhibit C fibers carrying pain information, which may offer relief. Rubbing or applying pressure near an injury can have analgesic effects due to GABA release which quiets the activity of pain neurons 5.

It should be stressed that individuals should consult their healthcare providers before starting any treatment, and these options may not be suitable or approved for everyone with fibromyalgia. The recommendations above are based on scientific studies and insights from Andrew Huberman on the Huberman Lab.