Abstract
Fibromyalgia is one of the most common genetically inherited chronic affective spectrum
disorders (ASD). Other ASD disorders are psychiatric and medical conditions such as
irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), migraine, cataplexy—attention-deficit/hyperactivity
disorder, bulimia nervosa, dysthymic disorder, generalised anxiety disorder, major
depressive disorder (MDD), obsessive-compulsive disorder, panic disorder, posttraumatic
stress disorder, premenstrual dysphoric disorder, rheumatoid arthritis, and social
phobia. Apart from genetic factors, neuroendocrine, autonomic nervous system abnormalities,
psychosocial variables and environmental stressors contribute in the pathophysiology
of fibromyalgia and other associated disorders. In this article, we reviewed etiology,
pathophysiology, maintaining and triggering factors, and various treatment options
for fibromyalgia. Apart from the pain management, this condition can be managed by
ancillary method of treatment. However, due to the genetic cause of the disease, there
is very little to offer for its complete cure. Homeopathic miasmatic treatment focuses
on the genetic cause of the disease for its complete annihilation while also providing
various acute remedies for the temporary pain management. We reviewed homeopathy treatment
management and various remedies, which have much to offer for this chronic condition
while considering its genetic, triggering and maintaining factors.
Keywords
Affective spectrum disorders - Fibromyalgia - Homeopathy
