Fibromyalgia Awareness Day Is May 12

This year marks the 20th anniversary of Awareness Day for conditions including fibromyalgia, ME/CFS, gulf war syndrome and multiple chemical sensitivity.

Why Awareness Is Important – Fibromyalgia Awareness Day

With Fibromyalgia Awareness Day approaching, it should be said that awareness is the cornerstone upon which future medical advances are built.

Fibromyalgia and Family Impact Survey

Anyone who lives with fibromyalgia knows only too well that invades every part of your life, including the most personal areas – your relationships with your family and friends.

Pain Is Invisible

Understanding Chronic Pain

An open letter to anyone who has a chronic pain patient in his or her life.

Educate Yourself

Understanding Fibromyalgia

Get an overview of fibromyalgia, a chronic pain illness with symptoms including widespread pain, general fatigue and sleep disturbances.

Learn the Basics

All About Back Pain

Whether it’s you or a loved one dealing with back pain, you probably have a number of questions about this condition. We’ve broken down the basics to help you understand.

Know the Difference!

Opioids: Addiction vs. Dependence

Addiction or dependence? There's a difference when it comes to treating chronic pain with opioids.

Give an Accurate View

Using the Pain Scale Effectively

If you are a chronic pain patient, you have most likely been asked to “rate your pain on a scale of 0 to 10, with 0 being no pain and 10 being the worst pain you can imagine.”