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About Treatments in the Community

14.7% of patients in the community report taking one of these treatments to modify their disease or manage its symptoms.


Treatment Name	# of Patients
Duloxetine (Cymbalta, neurontin...)	1492	9%
Pregabalin (Lyrica)	1424	8%

Community Treatment Reports

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**725** Prescription Drugs
Treatment name	# of Patients
Duloxetine (Cymbalta, neurontin...)	1492
Pregabalin (Lyrica)	1424
Tramadol (Ultram, Ultram ER...)	948
Cyclobenzaprine (Flexeril, Amrix...)	884
Gabapentin (Neurontin, Gabatin...)	880

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**167** Over The Counter Drugs
Treatment name	# of Patients
Ibuprofen	319
Acetaminophen	252
Aspirin	131
Naproxen Sodium OTC	85
Diphenhydramine	68

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**651** Supplements
Treatment name	# of Patients
Vitamin D	386
Omega 3 Fish Oil	244
Multivitamins	181
Calcium plus Vitamin D	156
Magnesium	131

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50 Physical Therapy
Treatment name	# of Patients
Massage Therapy	249
Chiropractic	160
Physical Therapy (PT)	116
Deep breathing and relaxation	50
Hydrotherapy (water therapy)	38

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95 Equipment
Treatment name	# of Patients
Memory foam mattress	96
Walking Stick/Cane	88
Body Pillow	49
Hot Spa Tub	42
Carpel Tunnel Wrist Braces	38

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83 Procedures
Treatment name	# of Patients
Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation	117
Acupuncture	88
Trigger Point Injections	51
Psychiatrist (med management)	17
Neti Pot	15

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77 Lifestyle modifications
Treatment name	# of Patients
Rest	313
Physical activity and exercise as tolerated	163
Quit working	66
Avoid Alcohol	47
Positive self-talk	45

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3 Psychotherapy
Treatment name	# of Patients
Individual Therapy	159
Couples/Family Therapy	12
Group Therapy	6

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57 Exercises
Treatment name	# of Patients
Stretching	172
Walking and Stretching	141
Walking	103
Yoga	100
Aquatic Therapy Exercises	50

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75 Nutrition/Diets
Treatment name	# of Patients
Water	86
Gluten Free Diet	36
Quit Caffeine	33
Diet	23
Avoid/reduce sugar	11

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**133** Others
Treatment name	# of Patients
Heating Pad-Hot Packs	284
Pets	164
Spouse's support	140
Hot Baths	131
Prayer	125

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