Q What are the shortcomings of aromatherapy?
Dercums disease is a rare condition and hence less studied for its causes and treatment. There is no perfect cure available for dercums disease. Currently used treatments and managements aim to reduce pain of the patient and to improve quality of life in him. There is formation of multiple lipoma, fatty nodules, under the skin and at connective tissue giving rise to neuropathic pain. About the prognosis of disease, it all depend on how you take it positively and how your body respond to it. Familial support is must in management of this condition. To improve you quality of life, you should keep positive approach towards your condition and try to live with it happily. Do not get stressed or nervous for this. You should get prescribed medicine to relieve pain and improve sleep. Also you can try alternative therapies like sauna baths, massage, relaxation techniques like meditation, spa, pranayam etc, acupuncture, Ayurveda or Homoeopathic treatment. These things will work better to improve and maintain good quality of life. Strictly avoid psychological and physical stress for pain free life.