Fibromyalgia is a widespread musculoskeletal pain and fatigue disorder. Fibromyalgia means pain in the muscles, ligaments and tendons which is typically aggravated by inactivity or exposure to cold. There is significant overlap between fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome. It is most frequent in females aged 20 to 50 years.
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- Hypermobility & Fibromyalgia This site provides information and support for people with both joint hypermobility and fibromyalgia or chronic fatigue syndrome.
- Fibromyalgia Information about this disorder, including links to spinal stenosis, which may be a related and treatable problem.
- Autonomic (Sympathetic) Nervous System Dysfunction in Fibromyalgia Fibromyalgia symptoms can be explained by autonomic (sympathetic) nervous system dysfunction
- FibroDoc.org Fibromyalgia information by experts who are also FM patients, with discussion board.
- Paintracking.com A university professor describes her experience with the condition, and provides suggestions on coping, and on evaluating treatment.
- Fibromyalgie Describes the condition, new methods for diagnosis, and therapy. Available in a number of languages.
- WebMD Fibromyalgia Health Center In-depth information including symptoms, pain relief, and promising treatments.
- Cedars-Sinai Health System Conducts clinical research studies and offers treatment of Fibromyalgia. Find detailed information about the disorder.
- Fibromyalgia Web Ring The second largest fibromyalgia Web ring on the Net. For sites about fibromyalgia and related information.
- eMedicine Health - Fibromyalgia Consumer health resource center providing information on the causes, symptoms, and treatment of fibromyalgia.
- Mayo Clinic: Fibromyalgia Symptoms, causes, risk factors, diagnosis, treatment, and information on the disease.
- Dovesplace A resource for fibromyalgia and other chronic pain disorders. Provides links, photos, pen pal listings and poetry.
- Fibromyalgia, Getting a Life Find up-to-date information on fibromyalgia syndrome: research, symptoms, coexisting conditions, and biological and physical evidence.
- NIAMS: Fibromyalgia Answers to common questions about fibromyalgia from the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases.
- American College of Rheumatology: Fibromyalgia Information on fibromyalgia, diagnosis, treatment and self-care from a non-profit medical organization.
- NewLifeOutlook | Fibromyalgia Resources and advice on fibromyalgia symptoms, treatments and coping suggestions from patients and health care professionals.
- MedicineNet: Fibromyalgia Doctor produced consumer health information including what is fibromyalgia, causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and future therapy.
- Fibromyalgia Information Center Fibromyalgia News. Covers research on fibromyalgia and treatment of fibromyalgia. Peer-reviewed news written for clinicians. Action points for patient care.
- Fibromyalgia: Facts, Fictions, and Life stories Fibromyalgia, the facts, the fictions, a forum and real to life stories
- EverydayHealth: Fibromyalgia 101 Information on how to treat, diagnose, and live with fibromyalgia and connect with others in blogs and forums.
- Fibromyalgia on Answers.com Articles and information related to fibromyalgia.
- Fibromyalgia Syndrome A brief look at the symptoms of Fibromyalgia, explaining the causes of it, and offers a safe, practical, non-pharmacological, science-based solution.
- Project Fibro Website promoting and detailing an aggressive approach to natural treatment for Fibromyalgia and its symptoms. Contains up to date Fibromyalgia news and information.