| FIBROMYALGIA Information And Resources |
| CFS isn't the only illness with widespread muscle
and joint pain, intense fatigue and disturbed sleep
patterns. The American College of Rheumatology, in
Atlanta, estimates that a similar condition,
fibromyalgia, afflicts between three million and six
million Americans, the vast majority of them women of
childbearing age. |
| Typically, patients with fibromyalgia have widespread chronic achiness and/or certain areas that are exquisitely painful to the touch. These "tender points" occur within muscles, tendons or joints, distinguishing them from arthritis pain, which affects only the joints. They are clustered around the neck, shoulders, chest, hips, knees and elbows. Patients with fibromyalgia may also suffer periodic bouts of irritable bowel syndrome, marked by constipation and diarrhea, as well as severe, recurrent headaches. |
Information provided on this web site is for informational purposes only, and is not intended as a substitute for a professional medical opinion. If you have questions about a medical problem please contact your doctor.
FMSNews.com - Offering extensive information, the latest articles as well as a monthly newsletter, helping to keep people with fibromyalgia or chronic fatigue syndrome informed about critical developments concerning their conditions.
Drug used to treat Parkinson's disease may be beneficial in treating fibromyalgia, 07/28/2005.
Study finds fibromyalgia prohibits sufferers from breast-feeding, 09/20/2004.
Study suggests cause for restless leg syndrome. (Link added 06/05/2003.)
Is it FMS? Or could it be Familial Mediterranean Fever? - THE MELUNGEON HEALTH EDUCATION AND SUPPORT NETWORK. (Link added 09/07/2001.)
Is there now a lab test for
fibromyalgia? Fibromyalgia
Test - The APA Assay, 07/2001.
Finally! Something special for the guys
- a guy's perspective on Fibromyalgia! Not to slight the
gals here either; there is truly something for everyone
at this site. "PETER'S
FIBROMYALGIA AND PERSONAL INFO SITE" has
personal insights from the author, information about FM,
disability, symptoms, treatments, inspiration, humor and
poetry, just to name a few things. This is a site you'll
want to spend some time browsing through. (Link added
06/01/2001.)
TRANSFER
FACTOR PLUS - Many doctors have just started using
this product with their fibro patients and are seeing
incredible results. Take a look at these independent
studies that were just released. 01/29/2001.
OBTAINING
DISABILITY BENEFITS - DAVID VERSUS GOLIATH?
Disability attorney Scott E. Davis explains how to
address the special challenges of CFS and Fibromyalgia
claims.
IBS
ALTERNATIVES When the newly approved Lotronex doesn't
help, acidophilus, chamomile and peppermint oil can all
help alleviate irritable bowel syndrome. Guide Amber
Tresca has the details. 07/01/2000
Fibromyalgia in Men
- New study shows that men with FMS face fewer symptoms,
Mar. 2000.
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