Epsom salts are also available in a gel form for topical application in treating aches and pains. Users of Epsom salts in the gel form have reported significant and lasting reduction of pain associated with fibromyalgia and osteoporosis.

I'd suggest that you look for a gel product with the main ingredient being "magnesium sulfate", which is the official chemical name for Epsom salt. The less additives, the better!

I helped my fibro after 8 years of suffering by sticking to an anti-inflammatory diet and I must say I had my doubts at first but it worked, however if I stray and eat foods that I should not...I feel the pain within 24 hours and get back to foods that I should eat and I'm good to go once the bad is out of my system. Google Asa Andrew...

~Zig

I guess, your friend means taking a bath in some cups of Epsom Salt to absorb the Magnesium Sulfate. This way of soaking helps to balance the lack of Magnesium that causes fibro. I prefer the new product REV for epsom salt, because I think they have the strongest and also most natural formula.
You can get it at CVS. They have 3 different packages. I use the red box. good luck.

My aunt has some symptoms of fibromyalgia and discovered the healing benefits of Epsom salts a few years ago. She had been buying the same box for years but while in Walgreen a couple days ago, we found a new Epsom salt product in the elastic bandages section, called Pepsom Sports. She decided to try it and really loved the new spearmint formula (and the way she felt afterwards!). Just thought I would pass this information along to anyone struggling with this disease.

Have any of you looked into Float Therapy to treat Fibromyalgia symptoms? There is some research to show substantial relief from neuro-pathic pain can be achieved by even one Float Therapy session.

We were just recently told that our eleven year old daughter has Fibromyalgia. We use water therapy or water stretching and arobics in the pool. Also using vitamin D to help with lack of sun from being in school all day. We go on short walks, as her legs feel weak. Sometimes I get so frustrated when people say things like she is to young to have this disorder. As if we are making this up. At any rate I will try the Epsom salts for her. Thank you.