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Calling All Men With Fibromyalgia!
The Men's Health Network, in collaboration with the American Pain Foundation and the National Fibromyalgia Association, has launched an online survey to gauge awareness, knowledge, and the willingness of men to take action when faced with the signs and symptoms of fibromyalgia.
"This survey will help us understand what men know, or more importantly don't know, about fibromyalgia, its symptoms, and a man's willingness to discuss any pain, discomfort, fatigue and other signs of the condition wit...
Expert & Community Posts
Is There a Link Between Heart Disase and Fibromyalgia?
By Lisa Nelson , Health ExpertLisa Nelson RD #10: Do you feel there is a link between heart disease and fibromyalgia? I have... Read more »
New Fibromyalgia Diagnostic Tool Proposed
By Karen Lee Richards , Health ExpertI recently came across a journal article titled, “New developments in the diagnosis of... Read more »
Early Fibromyalgia Treatment More Effective
By Karen Lee Richards , Health ExpertI've seen several people comment that they (or their doctors) think they may have fibromyalgia, but... Read more »
Fibromyalgia Research Roundup
By Dr. Mark Borigini , Health ExpertThe target continues to be central neurotransmission when it comes to improving the pain of... Read more »
The NY Times Fibromyalgia Article: Reviewing the Controversy
By Will Rowe , Health ExpertThe New York Times stirred up some old controversies recently with their article on fibromyalgia... Read more »
Health Guide
Fibromyalgia: Introduction
Fibromyalgia is a syndrome of unknown causes that results in lasting, sometimes debilitating, muscle pain and fatigue. Fibromyalgia is also known as fibrositis or fibromyositis.General... Read more »Fibromyalgia: Prognosis
PrognosisFibromyalgia can be mild or disabling, and the emotional toll can be substantial. About half of all patients have difficulty with routine daily activities, or are unable to perform them.... Read more »Fibromyalgia: Diagnosis
There is no obvious, objective method for diagnosing fibromyalgia. The criteria used for studying fibromyalgia are very helpful, particularly if the patient does not have any accompanying... Read more »Fibromyalgia: Behavioral Therapy
Behavioral TherapyStudies continue to show that when fibromyalgia patients deal with the specific conditions of their disorder and their lives, they feel better. Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT)... Read more »Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: Diagnosis
It is very difficult to diagnose chronic fatigue syndrome. Even experts do not have a clear definition of what chronic fatigue actually is or what mechanisms in the brain or nervous system... Read more »Images
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