Tuesday, May 13, 2008

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.
  • Cymbalta
    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
    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

Video - Fibromyalgia Explained

Finding the cause of fibromyalgia

Fibromyalgia Video
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Fibromyalgia Quiz!

Fact or Myth?

Fibromyalgia Quiz
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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