Silymarin vs Hesperidin/Diosmin for Fibromyalgia Pain
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This trial tests two natural supplements—silymarin (milk thistle) and a combination of hesperidin and diosmin (citrus compounds)—to see if they help reduce fibromyalgia pain. It is for people whose pain persists despite current treatments.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 or older.
- You have been diagnosed with fibromyalgia by a rheumatologist and still have pain despite usual treatments.
- You score at least 7 on the widespread pain index and 5 on symptom severity (or 3-6 pain with 9 severity).
- You have not taken Daflon or Legalon (medications containing these ingredients) in the last 6 months.
- You are not pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding.
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