50 yr old home maker from Orissa got relief from Fibromyalgia.
A 50-year-old female patient, Mrs. N.B. (Patient ID: 44909), had been suffering from fibromyalgia for more than 6 months. In May 2024, she went to a clinic in Bangalore, Life Force Homeopathy, with her son. She was feeling a lot of pain in her muscles, especially in her neck and back. The pain was somewhat severe, and sometimes her muscles would feel really tender or even spasm. This included trouble sleeping, feeling sad, and having mood swings. Her back also felt tender and sometimes numb. The interesting part is that she wasn’t taking any medicine or painkillers to help with her pain.
What is Fibromyalgia?
Fibromyalgia is a tricky health issue that causes a lot of pain all over the body, along with tiredness, trouble sleeping, and sometimes even confusion, which people call "fibro fog." Doctors aren’t exactly sure what causes fibromyalgia, but they think it might be a mix of things like genetics (what you inherit from your family), how your brain and nerves work, and things happening in your environment. Some studies show that people with fibromyalgia might feel pain more intensely because their nervous system is too sensitive, almost like a volume knob turned up too high. This condition can be similar to others, like chronic fatigue syndrome and irritable bowel syndrome, where people often have multiple symptoms at the same time.
Figuring out if someone has fibromyalgia can be tough because there aren’t any specific tests to confirm it. Doctors typically look for signs such as widespread pain, the severity of the symptoms, and the duration of the symptoms, following guidelines from the American College of Rheumatology. Many people with fibromyalgia also deal with other issues like depression, anxiety, or autoimmune diseases, which can make it even harder to diagnose. Stress and past trauma can make fibromyalgia worse, so doctors need to consider both physical and mental health when trying to help someone with this condition. This way, they can provide the best care possible.
Patient generals:
She was also suffering from lichen planus and had diabetes mellitus. She is on treatment for the LP issue from Life Force, and her diabetes is managed by conventional medicine and is stable.
Her appetite was low. She is mixed by diet and craves spicy foods. She was sensitive to cold weather. Her sleep was disturbed and interrupted, and she would wake up daily at night.
Dr. Shah studied the case in detail and prescribed a constitutional Rx along with his research-based medicines.
Follow-ups:
After 8 weeks of the treatment, the patient reported that her relief from the pain was better by 10%-20%.
On 2nd October 2024, she was overall better; there were no severe episodes of pain, but mild dull pain persisted.
In November 2024, she was much better with body aches, overall better by 50%, and pain was slightly higher during exertion.
By March 2025, she was better and stable.
By July 2025, she had been on treatment for almost 12 months plus, the patient had no major issues or episodes of pain, and she felt overall better by 70-80%. She is continuing the medicines for sustained relief and more improvement.
She was extremely happy with Dr. Rajesh Shah and the treatment results. She was thankful to the whole Life Force team for all the help and support.
Conclusion:
Homeopathic treatment for fibromyalgia focuses on addressing the condition’s multifaceted symptoms, which often include chronic pain, fatigue, sleep disturbances, and cognitive impairments. Practitioners of homeopathy employ a holistic approach that considers the individual’s unique symptomatology and emotional state. Remedies such as Arnica montana may be recommended for pain relief and muscle soreness, while remedies like Rhus toxicodendron may alleviate stiffness and improve mobility. Homeopaths emphasize personalized treatment plans tailored to the patient’s specific experiences rather than a one-size-fits-all model.
- Case study written by Dr. Vinay Ram C, an associate to Dr. Rajesh Shah, M.D.