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| Drugs such as aspirin and Advil are not particularly effective and seldom do more than take the edge off FMS pain. In general, narcotic pain killers containing codeine and other similar substances should be avoided, as in the long run they down regulate the body's production of its own pain produced substances called endorphins. Particularly painful areas often may be helped for a short time (2-3 months) by trigger point injections. This involves injecting a trigger point with a local anesthetic (usually 1% Procaine) and then stretching the involved muscle with a technique called spray and stretch. It should be noted the injection of a tender point is quite painful (indeed, if it is not painful the injection is seldom successful). After the injection, there is typically a 2-4 day lag before any beneficial effects are noted. Other techniques which directly help the tender areas on a transient basis are heat, massage, gentle stretching and acupuncture.
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