Fibromyalgia

Fibromyalgia affects up to 15 million people in the U.S. alone. Take charge of this difficult illness by learning about fibromyalgia symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and more.

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

Facts on Fibromyalgia

Fibromyalgia Diagnosis
Learn more about the criteria a doctor uses to diagnose fibromyalgia, including identifying pain in certain "tender points" on the body.
Fibromyalgia Treatment
A multi-disciplined approach to treating fibromyalgia, including medication and exercise, seems to work best for most patients.
Medications Prescribed for Fibromyalgia
Prescribed medications are a key component of most fibromyalgia treatment plans. Learn about which medications are prescribed and how they work.
Fibromyalgia Myth Busting
A number of myths about fibromyalgia are still being repeated today. It’s time to dispel those myths and clarify the facts.
Fibromyalgia or Chronic Fatigue Syndrome?
How do you tell whether you have fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, or both?
Fibromyalgia Epidemiological Study
Results from a new survey by the National Fibromyalgia Association shed light on fibromyalgia, who suffers from it, and what treatments seem to work.

Managing Fibromyalgia

Water Exercise Benefits Fibromyalgia
Many people with fibromyalgia find water exercise to be an effective part of their treatment program, increasing mobility, reducing pain, and with a low risk for injury.
Video - IVMT for Fibromyalgia
Learn how in recent clinical trials, intravenous micronutrient therapy (IVMT) has provided pain relief for patients with fibromyalgia.
Traveling with Fibromyalgia: Tips to Make Your Vacation a Pleasure Instead of a Pain
Planning ahead can be the key to making your trip an enjoyable experience.
You are Not Your Illness
Learning to live with Fibromyalgia might mean accepting that you have to adapt some of your habits, but you're still the same person.

Video - Fibromyalgia Explained

Finding the cause of fibromyalgia

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Fibromyalgia Quiz!

Fact or Myth?

Although scientists are beginning to unravel the truths about fibromyalgia, for many years experts knew little about the mysterious disorder. Can you separate the facts from the myths?

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